{"id":3829,"date":"2022-10-03T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T08:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=3829"},"modified":"2022-10-12T08:54:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T08:54:13","slug":"six-tips-for-national-dental-hygiene-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atriumfamilydental.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/03\/six-tips-for-national-dental-hygiene-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Oral Hygiene Tips for National Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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October is finally here, which means a few different things: crisp, cool autumn weather, Halloween\u2019s right around the corner, and of course, it\u2019s also National Dental Hygiene Month! However, maintaining a white and bright smile doesn\u2019t take much effort and is something you should strive for year-round. That said, this month is the perfect opportunity to get your smile back on track with these six helpful tips from your dentist in New Lenox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Brush Your Teeth Twice a Day\u2014and Definitely Before Bedtime!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no secret that you\u2019re supposed to brush your teeth twice a day\u2014dentists have been preaching this advice for a long time. But many people still neglect doing this, let along brushing before going to bed! Brushing before bedtime helps to get rid of germs and plaque that accumulate in your mouth throughout the day. This greatly reduces the risk of tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, and other oral health concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Use a Proper Brushing Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing regularly is important\u2014but it\u2019s all for nothing if you aren\u2019t doing it correctly! If you fail to use the proper technique, you can end up doing more harm than good. Here\u2019s how you should brush:<\/p>\n\n\n\n