Having good oral health goes beyond brushing and flossing your teeth.
Yes, preventive dental care starts from home with brushing and flossing twice daily but using mouthwash that kills germs. However, that is still just the start of having and maintaining good oral health care. Get into the habit of looking at the inside of your mouth. Know what your gums, cheeks, and tongue usually look like so you can tell when something changes or is new. That way, when spotting something different in your mouth, you can have it checked out by a doctor or your dentist. It is essential to keep your regular dental appointments. Your dentist will not only be able to provide you with your basic teeth cleaning, but they will provide a routine oral checkup to make sure your gums and oral care are healthy.
