Ensuring your dental visit is as calm and comfortable as possible is something that our team prioritizes, as we want to ensure receiving necessary dental care is a straightforward process that you do not have to fret about. What’s more? There are upgrades you can make to your at-home routine, and making sure you are taking all of the necessary steps might actually reveal other components of your routine that require some work. In today’s blog, your Cedar Rapids, IA dentist explores the value of brushing your teeth properly, including being conscious of how hard you brush.
Be Wary How Hard You Brush
By now, you are likely familiar with the importance of practicing a preventive dental routine. After all, your smile is constantly facing the effects of a lifetime of wear and tear, and unfortunately, there is not much in terms of natural lines of defense. Because of this, our team recommends brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash to provide a more thorough clean overall.
When we look at brushing, we notice that this is the foundation of an excellent smile. While you may believe you are doing the most for your structures by brushing at least once daily, the truth of the matter is that many patients can become comfortable and fall into a “second-nature preventive routine.” In other words, you perform a task consistently day-in and day-out, it can become easy to perform the task without giving it much thought.
When providing prevention as a second-nature action, we tend to become relaxed on the parameters of this routine, which can lead to sub-par care. Moreover, the longer you go on this way, the more likely you will be to run into issues down the line. Still, brushing too hard can actually cause damage to your protective layer of enamel, and once it is gone, it is gone for good.
Don’t Overdo it
As we just mentioned, brushing too hard can cause damage to your smile by eroding your protective layer of dental enamel. In a similar process, overbrushing can also prove negative for your smile’s health. You see, brushing helps remove deposits of bacteria-laden plaque that develop daily, but brushing too frequently can also contribute to a reduction in enamel as well. Finding that balance is key to a healthy smile, and our team is more than happy to help. Give our office a call today to learn more.
Considering Other Structures
Finally, the biggest piece of advice we can offer is to pay attention to more than just your teeth. As a matter of fact, your oral health is influenced by various structures contained in the oral cavity (mouth), and paying attention to these other structures provide a more well-rounded clean.
Learn More Today
Contact Cedar Dental in Cedar Rapids, IA by calling 319-364-7108 to schedule your next appointment with our office and learn more about staying on top of dental prevention.
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