Proper dental hygiene is important not only for an aesthetic point of view. Having the perfect smile is something that all of us want, but respecting the right routine of dental hygiene is essential not only for good looks, but also for preserving your health in general. We, here at the Lembo-Montgomery dental office, would love to remind you that implementing and respecting such a routine is not only important – it is also very easy.
Celebrating Dental Hygiene Month
October 2014 is not only the most beautiful month of Fall – it is also Dental Hygiene Month, organized for the fifth consecutive year. Our office participates in the campaign to show you, too, that spending a few minutes each day taking proper care of your teeth will not only maintain your beautiful smile, but it will also preserve your health.
The theme of the Dental Hygiene Month is “Brush. Floss. Rinse. Chew” and this is, at the same time, our motto, in an attempt to raise awareness to the importance of proper dental hygiene. The four activities above are practically the most essential components of oral hygiene:
– Brushing – with only two minutes of brushing with the proper tooth brush twice a day, you can eliminate the harmful bacteria that can cause gum diseases, tooth decay, dental sensitivity and other problems;
– Using floss – adding the usage of dental floss to your daily dental care routine will help you clean the gaps between the teeth, thus eliminating the risk of gum diseases and the appearance of cavities;
– Rinsing – using an antiseptic mouthwash at least once a day kills the germs that can cause gingivitis and will also prevent the appearance of dental plaque;
– Chewing gum – sugar-free gum is highly beneficial for your teeth and for your oral health in general. Chewing a gum after each of your meals will eliminate food debris and will regulate acidity in the mouth, thus preventing tooth decay efficiently.
As professionals dedicated not only to help our patients when they turn to us with a dental problem, but also to drawing public attention to the importance of preventive dental care, we are here to show you how to improve your daily tooth care routine as well as to offer you useful information about how you can make your kids develop healthy dental care habits with products that are efficient and fun to use, too.
Joint Efforts to Raise Awareness for the Prevention of Health Problems in General
Dental health is an essential part of your general health, but it is just one out of the many components you need to pay attention to. October is not only Dental Hygiene Month – it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well, drawing public attention to the importance of regular medical testing. Just like regular visits to the dentist are essential for preventing tooth decay, periodic testing is absolutely essential for detecting breast cancer in an early stage.
The events organized within the framework of the Dental Hygiene Month as well as the programs employed during the Breast Cancer Awareness Month all provide useful tips about how to take better care of your own health and that of your loved ones. Therefore, we here at Lembo-Montgomery, recommend you to take part in these campaigns and never forget how important your health is!