{"id":51,"date":"2019-10-10T19:57:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T19:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2019-11-06T19:57:31","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T19:57:31","slug":"4-ways-you-can-observe-national-dental-hygiene-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/4-ways-you-can-observe-national-dental-hygiene-month\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways You Can Observe National Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_60120718__1564685555_70228-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"mouthwash being poured\" class=\"wp-image-52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_60120718__1564685555_70228-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_60120718__1564685555_70228-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_60120718__1564685555_70228.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem counterintuitive that October is National Dental\nHygiene Month, considering this month is chock full of candy consumption.\nHowever, your dentist knows the value of keeping your mouth healthy despite\nlots of snacking on sweets. The best way to ensure oral hygiene is to schedule\na <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/dental-checkups-and-cleanings.html\">dental\ncheckup<\/a> in Portland. Other than that, here are 4 ways you can observe\nNational Dental Hygiene Month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brush <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you\nbrush twice a day, ideally first thing in the morning and last thing before you\ngo to bed. They also suggest using fluoridated toothpaste, as fluoride provides\na little extra boost of protection in the fight against tooth decay and gum\ndisease. Finally, use a toothbrush with soft bristles. Hard bristles can be too\naggressive and erode tooth enamel, leaving your pearly whites more vulnerable\nto sensitivity and cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Floss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent news may have left some people questioning whether\nflossing each day is really necessary, but your dentist in Portland will say\nthat it definitely is. Flossing removes plaque from between the teeth that the\nbristles on your toothbrush just can\u2019t reach. When plaque isn\u2019t removed, it\nhardens into tartar, which attacks the gums and results in gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rinse <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing and flossing can only eliminate so much bacteria\nfrom your mouth. After all, your teeth only account for a small portion of your\nmouth. That\u2019s where mouthwash comes in. Rinsing with mouthwash can help clean\nall the soft tissues in your mouth that brushing and flossing alone just can\u2019t.\nJust make sure to stay away from mouthwash with alcohol, as that could wind up\ngiving you a not-so-fun case of dry mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chew <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADA has suggested that chewing sugarless gum for 20\nminutes following a meal or snack can lower your risk for tooth decay. The act\nof chewing sugar-free gum increases the creation of saliva in your mouth. Saliva\nrinses your mouth out of excess food debris and bacteria, so you want as much\nof it as you can get. You might not be able to whip out your toothbrush or\nfloss in the middle of the workday, but chewing sugar-free gum can be the next\nbest thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With National Dental Hygiene Month in full swing, now is the\nperfect time to implement these 4 habits into your daily life. Your gums and\nteeth will be healthy, and you\u2019ll have fresher breath to boot! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Megan McInnis is a 2013 graduate of Texas A&amp;M Health\nScience Center Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. Currently, she\npractices at RiverPlace Dental in Portland, OR. She maintains memberships in\nthe American Dental Association and the Oregon Dental Association. If you need\nto schedule a teeth cleaning in Portland, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverplacedds.com\/contact.html\">contact Dr. McInnis\u2019 office<\/a>\nat (503) 761-1414. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It might seem counterintuitive that October is National Dental Hygiene Month, considering this month is chock full of candy consumption. However, your dentist knows the value of keeping your mouth healthy despite lots of snacking on sweets. The best way to ensure oral hygiene is to schedule a dental checkup in Portland. 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