{"id":102,"date":"2016-02-25T17:32:57","date_gmt":"2016-02-25T17:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2016-02-25T17:33:35","modified_gmt":"2016-02-25T17:33:35","slug":"five-simple-tips-to-improve-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/five-simple-tips-to-improve-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Simple Tips To Improve Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000010920713_Small-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"dentist putnam\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000010920713_Small-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000010920713_Small.jpg 566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>As <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your dentist <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Putnam, we\u2019ve got a real interest in keeping your smile healthy. Did you know there are a few simple steps you can take to improve the health of your teeth and gums? Keep reading to learn the top five tips for good oral health, and start making some positive changes for your smile today!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Brushing your teeth twice a day (every single day)<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For whatever reason, too many adults believe twice a day brushing is optional &#8212; but it\u2019s just not. To prevent decay and infection, make sure you\u2019re brushing your teeth for two minutes in the morning and evening, preferably after breakfast and before bed. Focus on each quadrant of your mouth for 30 seconds, and don\u2019t forget to brush your tongue, too. Try setting a timer until you\u2019re used to reaching the two-minute mark.<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Floss, floss, floss<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floss! We can\u2019t say it enough. When flossing is a daily habit, oral health greatly improves. It\u2019s not just a post-brushing afterthought &#8212; in fact, floss is just as important as the toothbrush. It\u2019s the only way of removing the bacteria and food particles brushing leaves behind. If you\u2019d like to floss but have a hard time remembering, set it somewhere you\u2019re sure to see it every night, like beside the faucet or on top of your toothbrush.<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Hydrate with water<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because saliva helps your mouth stay clean by washing away the bacteria and food particles that cause decay, a healthy mouth is also a hydrated mouth. Make sure you\u2019re keeping the bad stuff off your teeth and gums by sipping on H2O throughout the day. <\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Chew sugar-free gum<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also keep your mouth well hydrated by chewing on sugar-free gum after meals and in the afternoon. Chewing stimulates the flow of saliva and helps to neutralize the acids and bacteria released by plaque. Toss a pack of sugarless gum in your bag and enjoy fresher breath and healthier teeth all day long.<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Practice Prevention<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easiest to stop problems before they start, so make sure you\u2019re visiting the dentist twice annually as recommended. These regular visits are crucial for removing the plaque and tartar that cause decay and infection, as well as catching problems cavities and gum disease while they\u2019re easiest to treat. If it\u2019s been more than six months since your last visit to your Putnam dentist, don\u2019t wait to contact the office of Drs. Walter and Carolyn McGinn! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quietcornerdental.com\/contact.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call us to book your appointment today.<\/span><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As your dentist in Putnam, we\u2019ve got a real interest in keeping your smile healthy. Did you know there are a few simple steps you can take to improve the health of your teeth and gums? 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