Today some people treat their teeth with a laissez-faire attitude and just assume everything can be fixed if something goes wrong. However, that is not entirely true and good oral hygiene is important to ensure you don't have to undergo any involved dental surgeries. 

What You Need To Cover With Brushing Your Teeth

As expected, brushing your teeth is the most important part of your daily oral hygiene but even though everyone knows this, so many people still do this simple task incorrectly. Here are a few basics to follow to ensure you get it right:

1. Twice a day, minimum. Don't go overboard, but brushing your teeth three times is fine as well.
2. Only use a small amount of toothpaste (less than half the total surface area of the toothbrush). The majority of the work should be in your scrubbing, not the toothpaste.
3. Brush in a circle is more effective than up and down or side to side.
4. Make sure to get the molars on the front and back. Many people ignore them or do one side but not both.
5. Two to three minutes is advised for brushing time.

Flossing And Mouth Wash

Flossing is so important because often there will be a plaque build-up between your teeth as well as anything else that might have gotten lodged there over the day. If this plaque build-up is not dealt with, it can become infected and give you gingivitis or something worse. Gum diseases are nasty and if left untreated for long enough, can pose a serious health risk. Mouth wash is important for an overall protective coating and rinse of your mouth to ensure there is no plaque leftover. While brushing and flossing are targeted attacks which you could compare to that of a sniper, using mouthwash is like using a shotgun and is very effective in a supporting role.

Regular Dentist Visits

Yes, that's right, if you want to ensure that your teeth are in good condition, then you need to start returning to the dentist. They can provide helpful tips that are specific to your condition, examine and address any problems before they become larger and perform minor procedures that will make your life easier. A trip to the dentist does not have to be a scary thing, especially if you adhere to the recommended six-monthly check-up schedule because nothing bad will have had time to develop in such a short time. There are also many bulk billing dentists which means there is very little out of pocket expenses, so there is no excuse! Go to the dentist and get control of your oral hygiene once and for all. Look for a dentist near you.