In the last one month, this blog carried dental care dos and don’ts, busted dental care myths, listed bad dental habits, familiarized you with dental jargon and entertained you with teeth trivia. In today’s post, we will tell you what the mystery proper dental care routine is that everyone talks about.

Let us look at what comprises the perfect dental care routine.

• Brush after every meal. So, actually, the first brushing in the morning just freshens your breath and helps you get rid of the bad breath.

• Floss everyday. Flossing is as important as brushing. While brushing takes care of the surfaces of the teeth, flossing ensures that the spaces between the teeth are cleaned.
• Clean your tongue regularly. Some say that you should clean your tongue as often as you brush your teeth. However, gently cleaning your tongue once a day is more than enough. Too much scraping can make cracks on your tongue, making home for bacteria.
• Rinse your mouth after consuming anything. A sip of juice or a bite of chocolate can help bacteria grow and flourish inside your mouth if you are hours away from your post-meal brushing. You cannot possibly brush every time you put something in your mouth. However, you can rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash.
• Visit your dentist twice a year. You may not have a visible reason to visit your dentist, but you should still visit him/her for a check-up like you would for your general health. One visit in six months should be a part of your annual itinerary.

Apart from following a proper dental care routine, try to cut down on smoking and curb your sweet cravings.

When you are traveling, along with medicines and bare necessities, carry your toothbrush, floss, tongue scraper, toothpaste, and mouthwash in a kit that you can keep all the time with you.

Do not ignore any pain, swelling, or any kind of irritation in your mouth. See your dentist at once if you have some dental problem symptoms.

Happy smiling!

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