The American Dental Association notes that you should brush your teeth each morning and night with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste. After brushing your teeth, you should floss at least once a day. After brushing and flossing, you might also enjoy vigorously rinsing your mouth a little antiseptic mouthwash.
It’s worth noting that antiseptic mouthwash can help kill lingering oral bacteria and remove loosened food particles. However, it is not considered an effective alternative to flossing and removing physical material from between teeth and the gumline. When you are shopping for an antiseptic mouthwash, you should always look for the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance on the packaging. The ADA’s logo can only be printed on the label of a product that has been tested and researched for safe and effective use.
Maintaining good oral health also calls for having a dental checkup performed by a qualified dentist like Dr. Frank Russomanno, Jr. twice each year. During this important, our team will clean plaque and bacterial deposits from your teeth, polish surface stains and check for any developing oral health problems.
If you live in the Bloomington, Minnesota, area and you have oral hygiene concerns, you can call 952.881.0504 to schedule a consultation appointment at Amber Leaf Family Dental.