Pump some hand sanitizer into your palms or wash your hands thoroughly before you go for it with your dental hygiene. This is important for both brushing and flossing. If you know anything about keeping yourself healthy during cold and flu season, for instance, you know that keeping your hands clean is one of the number one ways to keep harmful germs out of your body. So, don’t brush until you clean those fingers.
If your brush is yucky then your dental hygiene is going to help clean your teeth but it will also introduce bacteria into your mouth that won’t be offering you any advantages. To keep your brush clean, make sure you rinse it thoroughly after you brush. Then, allow it to air dry. Replace it after about three months. Simple.
An open toilet lid is more dangerous than you might think! Just like you can drop your phone in there on accident, you can also lose your brush. One more detail: The bacteria in there become airborne when you flush. So, keep it closed to prevent contaminated dental hygiene products.
Remember to schedule your cleanings and your checkups with our team two times every single year for a smile that stays healthy and gorgeous. To learn more about caring for your smile, schedule a visit in Maple Grove, MN by calling Elm Creek Dental today at (763) 416-0606. We proudly service the residents of Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, Elk River, Osseo, Otsego, Plymouth, Wayzata, and surrounding communities.
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