{"id":534,"date":"2017-01-10T18:32:54","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T18:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?p=534"},"modified":"2017-09-27T22:15:05","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T22:15:05","slug":"4-simple-steps-healthy-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?p=534","title":{"rendered":"4 Simple Steps To A Healthy Mouth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.59&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Good oral health means more than a nice smile and fresh breath \u2013 though those are both benefits. Oral health is important to overall health. Poor oral health has been linked to diabetes, heart disease and stroke.\u00a0Here are four simple things you can do to help keep your mouth strong and healthy.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Brushing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Requiring only a toothbrush, toothpaste, and two minutes of your time, brushing your teeth is an easy way to keep your whole body healthy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"promo-left-full\" class=\"marketing-placeholder-full article-subscribe\">\u00a0For best results, brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.\u00a0 Instead of holding your brush flat on your teeth, point it at a 45-degree angle. Move your brush in a rotating\/circular motion, brushing about three teeth at a time, make sure to brush at the gum line. Think of your mouth as four sections: bottom left, bottom right, top left, and top right. Brush each section for 30 seconds to reach your two minutes in no time.<\/div>\n<h2><strong>2. Flossing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Brushing misses 40 percent of your teeth\u2019s surfaces, so it\u2019s important to clean between your teeth. First, choose your tool \u2013 tiny brushes, a dental pick or floss.\u00a0 For some flossing can be tricky at first.\u00a0 Here are some tips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get the right amount<\/strong><br \/>\nStart with 18 inches of floss. That\u2019s one standard keyboard, three six-inch sub sandwiches, or a two-an-a-half-pound salmon. Use whichever you want to measure, but just know that the salmon may be slippery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wrap it right<\/strong><br \/>\nWrap floss around each of your middle fingers (yes, middle fingers can be used for a variety of things).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let the flossing begin<\/strong><br \/>\nHold the floss between your thumbs and index fingers and insert between two teeth. Curve the floss into a \u201cC\u201d shape around each tooth. Finish by moving the floss up and down. Don\u2019t forget to show your back molars some flossing love, too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feel the difference<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you are new to flossing, try these steps twice a day for three days straight and see if you notice a difference in how your gums look and feel.\u00a0 Check out this <a class=\"content-link external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.themightymouth.org\/makeflossingeasier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10-day flossing challenge<\/a> to receive more tips and watch a video on how to floss.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Smart snacking<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The less time food spends on your teeth, the better. Frequently grazing throughout the day, especially on sugars and carbs, causes acid attacks that can last up to 20 minutes. Cutting back on snack time is not only good for your waistline \u2013 it\u2019s also good for your mouth, giving teeth time to rest and recover so that they can do their best work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose wisely<\/strong><br \/>\nSome snacks are easier on the mouth than others, so choose wisely. \u00a0Cheese, nuts and fresh fruits and vegetable are tooth-healthy foods.\u00a0 If it\u2019s sugar you crave, you\u2019re not alone\u2014cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth loves sweets too. Try to steer clear, but if you sometimes can\u2019t quite pass up those Krispy Kremes, do your best to brush your teeth soon after or, if brushing is not possible, swish your mouth with water.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Oral health checkups<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Regular oral health checkups are just as important as annual physicals \u2013 they not only keep your mouth healthy, but are important for keeping your whole body in tip top shape.<\/p>\n<p>The single best way to save money on dental care is to go get dental care \u2013 now! The tartar on your teeth that can lead to cavities, receding gums and gum disease can only be removed in the dental office. Each cavity you prevent through regular oral health checkups, brushing, flossing, and reducing time food spends on your teeth, can save you nearly $2,000 in later treatment!<\/p>\n<p><em>Unleash the power of good oral health. 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What we eat affects everything from our energy levels to the...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<article id=\"post-9787\" class=\"et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-9787 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-news category-orthodontichealth\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?p=9787\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2239936325.jpg\" alt=\"The Linkage Between Oral Health and Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide (#TopicThursday)\" class=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2239936325.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2239936325-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shutterstock_2239936325-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?p=9787\">The Linkage Between Oral Health and Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide (#TopicThursday)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by practicem\" rel=\"author\">practicem<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">Nov 1, 2023<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?cat=29\" rel=\"tag\">latest news<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?cat=25\" rel=\"tag\">Orthodontic Health<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>The Linkage Between Oral Health and Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide Maintaining good oral health is essential for one's own well-being, and it becomes even more crucial for individuals with diabetes. The relationship between diabetes and oral health is shared, with...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<article id=\"post-9693\" class=\"et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-9693 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-latest-news category-orthodontichealth\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?p=9693\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tipsforflossing-1080x675.png\" alt=\"Floss Friday! &#8211; Effective Tips for Flossing (Sept. 15)\" class=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tipsforflossing-1080x675.png 1080w, https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tipsforflossing-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/tipsforflossing-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?p=9693\">Floss Friday! &#8211; Effective Tips for Flossing (Sept. 15)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?author=1\" title=\"Posts by practicem\" rel=\"author\">practicem<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">Aug 24, 2023<\/span> | <a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?cat=29\" rel=\"tag\">latest news<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?cat=25\" rel=\"tag\">Orthodontic Health<\/a> | 0 Comments<\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Floss Friday! - Effective Tips for Flossing (Sept. 15) Flossing is a crucial component of maintaining good oral hygiene. It helps remove plaque and food particles from between teeth and along the gumline, where a toothbrush might not reach effectively. Here are some...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<div><div class=\"pagination clearfix\">\n\t<div class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F534&#038;paged=2&#038;et_blog\" >&laquo; Older Entries<\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"alignright\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>[\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row_empty\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div> Good oral health means more than a nice smile and fresh breath \u2013 though those are both benefits. Oral health is important to overall health. Poor oral health has been linked to diabetes, heart disease and stroke.\u00a0Here are four simple things you can do to help keep your mouth strong and healthy. 1. Brushing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":101,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><img class=\"size-full wp-image-101 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/73213846.jpg\" alt=\"73213846\" width=\"688\" height=\"298\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Good oral health means more than a nice smile and fresh breath \u2013 though those are both benefits. Oral health is important to overall health. Poor oral health has been linked to diabetes, heart disease and stroke.\u00a0Here are four simple things you can do to help keep your mouth strong and healthy.<\/p><h2><strong>1. Brushing<\/strong><\/h2><p>Requiring only a toothbrush, toothpaste, and two minutes of your time, brushing your teeth is an easy way to keep your whole body healthy.<\/p><div id=\"promo-left-full\" class=\"marketing-placeholder-full article-subscribe\">\u00a0For best results, brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.\u00a0 Instead of holding your brush flat on your teeth, point it at a 45-degree angle. Move your brush in a rotating\/circular motion, brushing about three teeth at a time, make sure to brush at the gum line. Think of your mouth as four sections: bottom left, bottom right, top left, and top right. Brush each section for 30 seconds to reach your two minutes in no time.<\/div><h2><strong>2. Flossing<\/strong><\/h2><p>Brushing misses 40 percent of your teeth\u2019s surfaces, so it\u2019s important to clean between your teeth. First, choose your tool \u2013 tiny brushes, a dental pick or floss.\u00a0 For some flossing can be tricky at first.\u00a0 Here are some tips.<\/p><p><strong>Get the right amount<\/strong><br \/> Start with 18 inches of floss. That\u2019s one standard keyboard, three six-inch sub sandwiches, or a two-an-a-half-pound salmon. Use whichever you want to measure, but just know that the salmon may be slippery.<\/p><p><strong>Wrap it right<\/strong><br \/> Wrap floss around each of your middle fingers (yes, middle fingers can be used for a variety of things).<\/p><p><strong>Let the flossing begin<\/strong><br \/> Hold the floss between your thumbs and index fingers and insert between two teeth. Curve the floss into a \u201cC\u201d shape around each tooth. Finish by moving the floss up and down. Don\u2019t forget to show your back molars some flossing love, too!<\/p><p><strong>Feel the difference<\/strong><br \/> If you are new to flossing, try these steps twice a day for three days straight and see if you notice a difference in how your gums look and feel.\u00a0 Check out this <a class=\"content-link external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.themightymouth.org\/makeflossingeasier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10-day flossing challenge<\/a> to receive more tips and watch a video on how to floss.<\/p><h2><strong>3. Smart snacking<\/strong><\/h2><p>The less time food spends on your teeth, the better. Frequently grazing throughout the day, especially on sugars and carbs, causes acid attacks that can last up to 20 minutes. Cutting back on snack time is not only good for your waistline \u2013 it\u2019s also good for your mouth, giving teeth time to rest and recover so that they can do their best work.<\/p><p><strong>Choose wisely<\/strong><br \/> Some snacks are easier on the mouth than others, so choose wisely. \u00a0Cheese, nuts and fresh fruits and vegetable are tooth-healthy foods.\u00a0 If it\u2019s sugar you crave, you\u2019re not alone\u2014cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth loves sweets too. Try to steer clear, but if you sometimes can\u2019t quite pass up those Krispy Kremes, do your best to brush your teeth soon after or, if brushing is not possible, swish your mouth with water.<\/p><h2><strong>4. Oral health checkups<\/strong><\/h2><p>Regular oral health checkups are just as important as annual physicals \u2013 they not only keep your mouth healthy, but are important for keeping your whole body in tip top shape.<\/p><p>The single best way to save money on dental care is to go get dental care \u2013 now! The tartar on your teeth that can lead to cavities, receding gums and gum disease can only be removed in the dental office. Each cavity you prevent through regular oral health checkups, brushing, flossing, and reducing time food spends on your teeth, can save you nearly $2,000 in later treatment!<\/p><p><em>Unleash the power of good oral health. Learn more at<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><u>TheMightyMouth.org.<\/u><\/em><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news","category-orthodontichealth"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>4 Simple Steps To A Healthy Mouth - myorthodontists.info<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/myorthodontists.info\/?p=534\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"4 Simple Steps To A Healthy Mouth - myorthodontists.info\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Good oral health means more than a nice smile and fresh breath \u2013 though those are both benefits. 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