Ah, yes. The age old question: Must I brush my tongue as part of my dental hygiene? We know that for some, the sensation that comes with this aspect of smile care is often a little displeasing. We know that for others, the thought of brushing one’s tongue simply never seemed like a significant factor. Today, we help address the most important details that accompany this question. In short, the answer is yes, your tongue needs cleansing, too. For the extended version, get ready for specifics!

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You are likely certain that you have saliva for a particular reason. After all, it’s always there. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you know much about its main purpose, how it helps your mouth function, or what might happen if you were to find yourself with a sudden deficit. While this detail of your oral health may seem quite mysterious, we can clear up any uncertainty with a quick quiz.

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If you are struggling with bad breath but not the kind that requires a quick brush and rinse, you might not know what to do. Before you worry that you’re stuck with this problem forever, we encourage you to recognize that the foul odor comes from a variety of underlying causes. By making your way through the potential list, identifying possibilities, and then dealing with them, you can get your breath back to an approachable level very soon.

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One of the most rewarding aspects of taking excellent care of your smile is knowing you’re doing all that you can to avoid tooth decay and other problems. One of the most frustrating experiences is to think you’re doing all that you can to prevent cavities only to deal them anyway. If this sounds like something you’ve been faced with, we encourage you to consider some of our suggestions for preventing decay, so your smile remains lovely and free of hygiene-related concerns.

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When you think about brushing your teeth, do you get a nice warm, fuzzy feeling? Or, do you find yourself feeling a little bit repulsed by the notion? If you immediately answered with the latter of the two options, it might be time to do something about how much you dislike your dental hygiene routine. You better believe making improvements is worth it! Your oral health will benefit more than you can imagine. Consider some helpful tips.

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The sense that your dental hygiene requires serious commitment and time is a feeling that is shared by many dental patients. You need to come in for visits, you brush, you floss, you purchase products. It seems like a lot sometimes. However, is it really? Or is it just a matter of finding a routine and sticking with it until it feels streamlined and simple? We are happy to get to the bottom of this with you with a quick quiz. (Hint: As you may have guessed, caring for your smile takes very little time!).

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Oral health care is composed of two essential parts: The professional care you receive from our practice and the dental care you practice at home. If you’re remembering to call us to schedule a visit for yourself twice a year (in intervals of six months) then you are right on target with one part of your preventive care. However, do you know if you’re making strides with your efforts in your home bathroom or are you somewhat unsure? We can easily ensure you’re on the right track with some helpful suggestions.

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