{"id":413,"date":"2018-02-08T22:11:36","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T22:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/?p=413"},"modified":"2018-03-12T17:12:11","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T17:12:11","slug":"best-daily-oral-care-dentist-in-superior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/best-daily-oral-care-dentist-in-superior\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Daily Oral Care Routine from Your Dentist in Superior"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_100092410__1514318226_66711-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A woman pointing at her smile.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_100092410__1514318226_66711-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_100092410__1514318226_66711-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/AdobeStock_100092410__1514318226_66711.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you were to ask 100 people what they do to protect their mouth every day, the answers might shock you. Some people only brush during the week and not on the weekends. Others only brush their teeth a few days week and many of them never floss! In fact, you just might be one of those people. Luckily, it\u2019s never too late to start committing to a better oral care routine. The results are truly priceless (plus you\u2019ll save money on restorative dental treatments later in life.)<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/general-dentistry.html\">dentist in Superior<\/a> wanted to provide a few ways to make daily oral care easier as well as provide the best methods to do so.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Importance of Daily Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n<p>There are two big reasons to practice oral hygiene every day: to prevent tooth decay and prevent gum disease. By avoiding these common oral diseases, you won\u2019t have to worry about needing restorative treatments later on which can cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars. You\u2019ll also be able to avoid the discomfort that comes with it in the dental chair.<\/p>\n<p>If you particular enjoy eating a wide variety of foods or even just enjoy eating in general, good oral health will allow you to keep doing that. Without a full mouth of healthy teeth, your diet can become severely limited. If you have children, you\u2019ll also want to help them retain these habits at an early age, so their early development doesn\u2019t hit any speed bumps.<\/p>\n<h2>The Best Way to Brush and Floss<\/h2>\n<p>When brushing, only use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Using any more is wasteful and only going to cost you more money later. Start by brushing the front of your teeth using a circular motion. Afterwards, switch to brushing the four corners of your mouth for about 30 seconds each for a total of two minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished brushing, rinse out your mouth and pull out a 12 to 18-inch long string of waxed dental floss. Wrap a bit of floss around both your pointer fingers and gently slide the floss in between each of your teeth. If this is too difficult, swap the boxed floss for floss picks or a handheld floss holder. This is especially ideal for reaching your back teeth which are the most vulnerable to tooth decay.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Always Remember Your Oral Care Routine<\/h2>\n<p>If you ever find yourself hitting the bed as soon as you\u2019re tired or you rush out the door in the morning to go to work, you\u2019re more likely to skip your oral car habits entirely. Instead, attach a habit you already have in the morning and at night with oral care, so you never forget.<\/p>\n<p>For example, before you even think about what you\u2019re going to wear that day, head to bathroom to brush. If one of your favorite things to do is watching tv or reading a book before bed, make sure that brushing your teeth comes beforehand. Pretty soon, you won\u2019t be able to do either of these things without the sensation of a thoroughly cleaned mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Want more tips on improving your oral care? Schedule an appointment with your dentist in Superior today to learn more!<\/p>\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Doug Clark, Jr.,<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Marquette University School of Dentistry. After 30 years of practicing, he shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. He\u2019s also a member of the ADA, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. To learn about his preventive treatments and practice, contact him at (715) 392-5161 or visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillavenuedental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you were to ask 100 people what they do to protect their mouth every day, the answers might shock you. 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