Practicing Good Oral Hygiene at Our Apartments in Gainesville

Taking care of your teeth and gums is not only crucial to how you present yourself professionally and socially, it is one of the hygiene factors that has the most bearing on your daily quality of life. Day-to-day stress and cramped schedules can make it difficult to find time for oral hygiene, but taking only a few minutes a day to make sure your mouth is healthy can make visits to your dentist a lot easier.

Just follow these simple tips to maintain good oral hygiene:

• Brush your teeth two to three times a day. It is generally advisable to brush your teeth after every meal, but twice a day – once in the morning and once before going to bed – is enough if your schedule does not permit time for three.

• Use your toothbrush or a tongue scraper to help remove plaque buildup from your tongue. This removes one of the major sources of halitosis, or bad breath, and can help to slow the buildup of plaque on your teeth.

• Floss your teeth after you brush. This will help to eliminate the buildup between your teeth that can lead to gum disease and gingivitis.

• Rinse with mouthwash at least once a day. This will not only improve your breath, but is the most effective way to kill the bacteria in your mouth that your toothbrush and floss cannot reach. Mouthwashes that contain fluoride are especially effective.

Following these tips will help you to maintain a clean mouth and a healthy smile for years to come. For more information about the many ways you can take good care of yourself at our apartments in Gainesville, contact Bellamay Grand Apartment Homes today. We’ll be more than happy to show you around.