{"id":137,"date":"2019-10-11T16:18:33","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T16:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2019-10-31T16:19:02","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T16:19:02","slug":"october-is-national-dental-hygiene-month-heres-how-to-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/october-is-national-dental-hygiene-month-heres-how-to-celebrate\/","title":{"rendered":"October Is National Dental Hygiene Month &#8212; Here&#8217;s How to Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_158469429__1562181768_79708-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental cleaning in Friendswood\" class=\"wp-image-138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_158469429__1562181768_79708-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_158469429__1562181768_79708-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_158469429__1562181768_79708.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of October should be about more than having a happy\nand spooky Halloween. Since October is also National Dental Hygiene Month, you\nshould also focus on having better oral health habits. In fact, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/checkups-and-dental-cleanings.html\">your\ndentist<\/a> in Friendswood is here, let\u2019s talk about 4 major ways you can observe\nNational Dental Hygiene Month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Brush <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing should be one of the first things you do in the\nmorning and the last thing you do before bed. Make sure to practice proper\nbrushing techniques, which involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Holding the brush at a 45-degree angle <\/li><li>Gently brushing back and forth in short strokes <\/li><li>Brushing the inside, outside, and chewing\nsurfaces of the teeth <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, make sure to look for a toothbrush with soft\nbristles that fits easily in the mouth. Your brush head should be large enough\nto brush one to two teeth at a time. Change out your toothbrush every 3 months,\nor sooner if you\u2019ve been sick or the bristles look worn or frayed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Floss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flossing is the best, and in fact the only, way to clean out\nfood debris from along the gumline, reducing your risk of tooth decay and gum\ndisease. Make sure to clean between every tooth and behind your back molars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we usually say, \u201cbrush and floss\u201d and not \u201cfloss and\nbrush,\u201d it\u2019s actually a good idea to floss first. That way the spaces between\nyour teeth are opened up, allowing them to more easily receive the benefits from\nyour toothpaste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Rinse <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your teeth and gums only make up about half of your mouth,\nso there\u2019s only so much that brushing and flossing can do. Rinsing with\nmouthwash can clean those hard-to-reach areas. Every mouthwash is different, so\nbe sure to read the label to know whether to use it before or after brushing\nand flossing. Moreover, look for the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of\nApproval on a mouthwash before buying it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Chew <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADA has suggested that chewing sugar-free gum for about\n20 minutes after eating can decrease your chance of getting tooth decay and gum\ndisease. Chewing stimulates saliva production, which sounds gross but is\nactually good for you. Saliva washes away acids left behind by bacteria. These\nacids wear down tooth enamel, leaving you more susceptible to cavities and\ntooth sensitivity. Just be sure the gum you chew doesn\u2019t have any sugar, and\nhas the ADA Seal of Approval. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>October is about much more than being spooky. It\u2019s also a perfect\nopportunity to learn about oral health and hygiene. Start implementing the\nhabits listed above into your daily life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. James Sierra is one of very few dentists to have earned\nFellowships in both the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress\nof Oral Implantologists. He is also a Master of the International Dental\nImplant Association. He is passionate about improving patients\u2019 smiles as well\nas their lives in general. To schedule your next dental cleaning in\nFriendswood, Dr. Sierra can be contacted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/contact-us.html\">through his website<\/a>\nor by phone at (281) 482-2631. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The goal of October should be about more than having a happy and spooky Halloween. Since October is also National Dental Hygiene Month, you should also focus on having better oral health habits. 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