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Dental Hygiene: When In Doubt, Try These Tips


Sometimes you may not be so sure

about your dental hygiene. You may know that it’s something you need to do but you may also worry you’re not getting your smile very clean. You may know you need to do it but you may simply not feel like it because something about it is just repulsive to you at the moment! What are you supposed to do when you’re aware your dental care is essential but you’re obviously facing some very big roadblocks? Our Columbia, TN team suggests that when in doubt, you consider some very helpful tips!


Tip: When You Think It’s Not Working, Call Us

When you have a feeling that even though you’re brushing and flossing your teeth, your dental hygiene isn’t letting you accomplish what you’re trying to do (which is keep a healthy smile), you should call us. There’s no reason to try to hope that problems suddenly fix themselves. You might need us to help you out with an area or two of your approach or offer suggestions for product improvements. Or, you may need restorative care! In any case, coming in for a checkup is a wise choice.

Tip: When You Dislike It, Assess Your Routine

Our team reminds patients that if they do not like dental hygiene, it’s time for change. Swap out products, choose new daily times to brush and floss, and more until it’s all enjoyable again.

Tip: When You Keep Forgetting About It, Plan It Out

Of course, you know that if you continue to avoid dental hygiene for too long, the consequences will catch up with you sooner than later. You don’t want to have to visit us for restorative dental care. Instead, you’d like to simply keep your smile clean and enjoy the benefits that come with it! So, what to do when you cannot remember to brush and floss? Plan it out! You’ll need to get quite structured about it. Choose a time in the morning and in the evening. Set your phone’s alarm or notification to remind you. Write yourself reminders and stick them to the mirror. Get in the habit of performing smile care twice a day, every day, at the same times, and you’ll soon do without having to think so hard.

Get Better With Dental Hygiene With Our Help

Remember that if your smile care isn’t all it could ever be right now, there’s time to make it better and we can help! To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call Creekside Family Dental Care in Columbia, TN, today at (931) 388–3384.

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