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<\/a>As we learn more about how our oral health is connected to our overall health and well being, it\u2019s clear that there\u2019s never been a more important time to take charge of it. Besides visiting your dentist regularly, there are a number of things you can do at home to maintain good oral health in between your six-month dental visits. Dr. Monica Boehmer, your Albuquerque family dentist, offers tips for maintaining your family\u2019s oral health at home.<\/p>\n
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This is not only good for our bodies, but also our oral health! Eating fruits and veggies actually neutralizes the acids in our mouths that cause cavities. They also increase saliva flow, which helps to wash away food debris and other particles.<\/p>\n
One of the easiest things you can do to amp up your home care routine is to add an antibacterial mouth rinse. It gives you added protection against the bacteria and acids that cause tooth decay, and it hardly adds any time to your normal brushing and flossing routine.<\/p>\n
An electric toothbrush literally does all the hard brushing work for you, while timing your session to ensure that you\u2019re getting the full 2 minutes. It\u2019s gentle on your gum tissue, and tends to remove more plaque than brushing by hand. It\u2019s a small investment to make in optimum oral health.<\/p>\n
Flossing at least once per day is very important so you can remove plaque and food debris from in between your teeth. Believe it or not, you can actually get cavities between your teeth! Not only does flossing remove plaque, it also promotes strong and healthy gums.<\/p>\n
Remember, Albuquerque does not fluoridate its water. This means that you are not getting any protection for your teeth from the water. Dr. Boehmer and her team recommend you use a fluoride-based tooth paste at least once per day to protect your teeth.<\/p>\n