{"id":6,"date":"2021-04-05T20:03:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T20:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aviondentaldallas.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2021-05-17T16:08:54","modified_gmt":"2021-05-17T16:08:54","slug":"oral-hygiene-best-practices-at-home-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aviondentaldallas.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/05\/oral-hygiene-best-practices-at-home-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Oral Hygiene at Home as Good as You Think?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You were likely taught how to practice at-home oral care by your parents, but have you ever stopped to think if what you\u2019ve been doing is actually correct or effective? Most people know that they need to brush their teeth and floss, but many aren\u2019t sure how long is long enough. In some cases, people actually may be hurting their teeth more than helping due to poor technique! Today, you can learn exactly what the oral hygiene best practices<\/a> look like with the help of a dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Secrets to Perfect Brushing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should always make sure to brush at least twice a day. While many dentists recommend brushing in the morning when you wake up and right before you go to bed, what matters most is that you get it done at least twice a day, ideally after a meal. However, you should wait at least 30 minutes after you finish eating so that you don\u2019t accidentally brush softened enamel. This typically occurs after you\u2019ve finished consuming acidic foods like soda or grapefruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When brushing, make sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n