{"id":457,"date":"2019-10-04T18:10:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T18:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/?p=457"},"modified":"2019-11-04T18:11:06","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T18:11:06","slug":"celebrate-dental-hygiene-month-dental-checkup-in-aurora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/celebrate-dental-hygiene-month-dental-checkup-in-aurora\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_101203092__1568123769_85880-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"man flossing \" class=\"wp-image-458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_101203092__1568123769_85880-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_101203092__1568123769_85880-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_101203092__1568123769_85880.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun fact: October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Your\ndentist understands how important this month is, but do you? Did you know that\ngetting a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/cleaning-and-checkup.html\">cleaning and\ndental checkup<\/a> in Aurora is massively important to your oral health? As crucial\nas dental cleanings are, there are plenty of other ways to keep your mouth\nclean and healthy between appointments. Here are 5 ways to celebrate National Dental\nHygiene Month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Floss at Least Once a Day <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing is actually ahead of brushing on this list because\nyou should do it first. When you clean the spaces between your teeth, it opens\nthem up to receiving the fluoride from your toothpaste. You are then provided\nwith extra protection against painful cavities between your teeth. And, your\nbreath will be fresher to boot! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Brush Every Morning and Night <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing your teeth should be one of the first things you do\nin the morning and the last thing you do before bed. If you can, use toothpaste\nwith fluoride. It\u2019s a naturally occurring mineral that strengthens your teeth\nagainst decay. Also, be sure to use a brush with soft bristles so as not to\nwear down your enamel and leave you with sensitive teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Rinse with Mouthwash <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teeth and gums actually make up less than half of your\nmouth, so brushing and flossing alone isn\u2019t enough to keep your mouth squeaky\nclean. That\u2019s where mouthwash comes in. Rinsing with mouthwash, especially\nfluoridated mouthwash, is a great way to clean the rest of the soft tissues in\nyour mouth that your toothbrush and floss can\u2019t reach. Avoid mouthwash with\nalcohol, as that could give you dry mouth, which actually leaves you more susceptible\nto tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Chew Sugar-Free Gum <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the American Dental Association, chewing sugarless\ngum for about 20 minutes after eating can lessen your risk of cavities and gum\ndisease. How so? The act of chewing stimulates the production of saliva, which\nrinses your mouth of harmful bacteria and leftover food particles. Just make\nsure the gum doesn\u2019t have any sugar! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Get a Teeth Cleaning in Aurora <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you should see your dentist twice a year for a\ncheckup. That way, he or she can make sure your oral health is in good shape. Moreover,\nyour dental hygienist can give your pearly whites a professional cleaning. They\nwill use special tools to remove built-up plaque and tartar that cause tooth decay\nand gum disease. After that, they will polish your teeth, so they shine extra\nbright. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing your dentist in Aurora regularly is important for\nyour oral health, but so are all the habits on this list. Implement them into\nyour daily life, and your teeth will thank you down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Matt Mauck achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree\nfrom the University of Colorado\u2019s School of Dental Medicine. Following that, he\ngraduated from FACE (Foundations of Advanced Continuing Education), having\ntaken a two-year course about advanced facial occlusion. These days, he\ncontinues to take post-graduate training courses for the sake of his patients. For\nmore dental hygiene tips, or to schedule your next dental cleaning, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betteryoursmile.com\/contact-us.html\">visit Dr. Mauck\u2019s\nwebsite<\/a> or call his practice at (303) 745-1400. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fun fact: October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Your dentist understands how important this month is, but do you? Did you know that getting a regular cleaning and dental checkup in Aurora is massively important to your oral health? 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