It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, with these tips from the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds.
Find a better place for your toothbrush.
Look around. In 10 seconds you can probably find 5 places to set your toothbrush that will permit air drying. This will suppress the growth of microorganisms that a closed, moist environment would encourage.
Leave the floss on the counter.
If you want to build consistency, you need reminders. Deliberately setting out the floss will give you more commitment to use it. And if you see it, you’ll remember that commitment.
Swish.
If you’re in 20 seconds already, might as well grab the fluoride rinse and swish away bits of food after flossing and freshen your breath at the same time. 10 seconds is the minimum but 20 is better. Twice as good, in fact!
Smile in the mirror.
Check out those choppers. Examine for 10 full seconds. Inspect gums for bleeding or tenderness, missed fragments of food, staining, or other concerns.
Have a water chaser with dark beverages.
Rinse your mouth with a sip of water when drinking cola, tea, or coffee throughout the day. A mere 10 seconds will inhibit discoloration.
Call Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry.
10 digits, 10 seconds, a short conversation and you can secure yourself a consultation with our team. We will examine your teeth for far more than 10 seconds and help keep your smile healthy and beautiful.
At the Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria, we can answer questions about the cost of cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, or teeth whitening. We will take care of all your dental needs.
Contact Mt. Vernon Center For Dentistry:
703-360-5881
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 114
Alexandria, Virginia
22306
