{"id":2868,"date":"2023-11-17T15:13:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T15:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog?p=2868"},"modified":"2023-11-17T15:13:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T15:13:11","slug":"common-oral-hygiene-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/common-oral-hygiene-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Oral Hygiene Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/common-oral-hygiene-mistakes\/#Oral_hygiene_is_one_of_the_most_important_things_that_give_a_confident_smile_yet_is_often_forgotten_or_neglected_Some_of_the_common_mistakes_we_do_that_harm_oral_health_are_as_follows\" >Oral hygiene is one of the most important things that give a confident smile yet is often forgotten or neglected. Some of the common mistakes we do that harm oral health are as follows:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/blog\/dentistry\/common-oral-hygiene-mistakes\/#FAQs_About_Oral_Health\" >FAQs About Oral Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oral_hygiene_is_one_of_the_most_important_things_that_give_a_confident_smile_yet_is_often_forgotten_or_neglected_Some_of_the_common_mistakes_we_do_that_harm_oral_health_are_as_follows\"><\/span>Oral hygiene is one of the most important things that give a confident smile yet is often forgotten or neglected. Some of the common mistakes we do that harm oral health are as follows:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/images\/resource\/Smile-Designing-2--Stunning-Dentistr.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"888\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u27a2Brushing once a day; after a long day of work, we usually skip brushing at night. But by the end of the day, we have all the food debris stuck between the teeth all night which allows bacteria to grow causing cavities.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2Brushing too hard helps in whitening the teeth is the biggest myth.<br \/>\nVisit the best dentist in India to get a complete evaluation of your oral cavity without any delay.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2Brushing your teeth immediately after eating food can damage the enamel of teeth, as the enamel becomes soft while eating food. At least wait for 30-60 mins to brush after you take food.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2Most of us won&#8217;t even give a proper 2 minutes for brushing. This causes inadequate removal of food debris, plaques, etc. And we miss various parts especially the back of teeth from which cavities arise. We advise you to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\"><strong>best dental clinic<\/strong><\/a> in Delhi for a regular checkup to avoid damage to the teeth.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2The toothbrush should be kept in a dry place in an upright position. Storing in the wrong way leads to the growth of bacteria that can affect oral health.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2It is important to change your toothbrush once every 3 months. After some time of usage, the ability of the brush to effectively clean our teeth reduces. To clean our teeth effectively, switching to a new toothbrush is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2Eating too many candies, or food with high sugars, causes an accumulation of sugar in between teeth which promotes bacterial growth in the mouth causing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/tooth-decay-treatment-india.html\"><strong>cavities<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2Even after Brushing properly, there are places where toothbrushes can&#8217;t reach. To clean completely regular flossing of teeth should be done to avoid the accumulation of debris between teeth. Also visiting the best dentist to get your teeth cleaned once every six months or a year is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2Dental products like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/teeth-whitening-delhi.html\"><strong>teeth Whitening<\/strong><\/a> products or instruments without consultation with Health professionals can further deteriorate oral health. Before using any dental product check for dentist approval or consult a health professional.<\/p>\n<p>\u27a2Many of us make an appointment with the dentist when it is usually late. Early consultation can result in better outcomes. Don&#8217;t wait until it gets painful to consult a dentist. It is recommended to visit the best dental clinic in India for all your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stunningdentistry.com\/dental-problems.html\"><strong>dental problems<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Oral_Health\"><\/span>FAQs About Oral Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>1.What is the most common oral hygiene problem?<\/strong><br \/>\nAlthough there are many oral hygiene problems, cavities are the most common and even most neglected oral health problem. Cavities when neglected can lead to infection and pus formation which can also lead to damaging adjacent teeth and even jaw bone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.What is the golden rule for good oral health?<\/strong><br \/>\nVisit your dentist immediately if you have any slightest discomfort. Delaying or neglecting any dental issue may lead to increased infection or severity of the condition. If you do not have any issues, make a routine to visit your dentist every 6 months to get a checkup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.What is the 3-3-3 rule of brushing?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe 3-3-3 rule of brushing is implemented in Korea as they advise everyone to brush thrice daily within three minutes of having a meal for three minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oral hygiene is one of the most important things that give a confident smile yet is often forgotten or neglected. 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