{"id":11,"date":"2019-10-01T19:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T19:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2024-09-12T13:21:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T13:21:10","slug":"dental-cleaning-in-hoover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/01\/dental-cleaning-in-hoover\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_158469429__1562181768_79708-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"patient getting dental cleaning in Hoover \" class=\"wp-image-12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_158469429__1562181768_79708-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_158469429__1562181768_79708-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AdobeStock_158469429__1562181768_79708.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Besides being the spookiest month of the year, October is\nalso National Dental Hygiene Month. This was probably done to coincide with the\nlarge amounts of candy that are typically consumed this month. Whatever the\nreason, it\u2019s the perfect time of year to learn how to take excellent care of\nyour teeth and gums by getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/dental-cleaning.html\">dental cleaning<\/a>\nin Hoover. Here are some other tips to keep your teeth nice and clean even when\nnot at the dentist\u2019s office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule a Visit with Your Dentist in Hoover <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have your next dental checkup scheduled, go\nahead and pick up the phone and do that. Remember that you should get your\nteeth professionally cleaned and checked out by your dentist at least once\nevery six months to prevent plaque buildup and make sure everything is going\nsmoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wait Thirty Minutes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard that you should brush immediately after\neating, but that\u2019s actually not true. It\u2019s a good idea to wait at least half an\nhour after eating before reaching for your toothbrush. This is because acids in\nyour food temporarily make your tooth enamel softer after eating. The abrasiveness\nof brushing could wear down your enamel over time, leading to sensitive teeth\nand cavities. Waiting half an hour to brush gives your saliva enough time to neutralize\nthe acids in the foods you just ate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean Between Your Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although many of us don\u2019t like to admit it, we generally don\u2019t\nfloss as much as we should, which is at least once every day. Did you know that\nflossing is the only way to clean two of the five surfaces of your teeth? That\u2019s\nright, brushing alone will only clean 60 percent of your teeth. Flossing is\nalso the best way to make sure your gums are in excellent health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when should you floss? While many of us have been taught\nto floss after we brush, some dental experts say you should do so beforehand. By\nflossing before you brush, the spaces between your teeth are more open to\nreceiving the fluoride from your toothpaste. This will make them stronger in\nthe fight against decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chew Sugar-Free Gum <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most of us, it\u2019s downright impossible to brush our teeth\nin the middle of the day. That shouldn\u2019t stop you from trying to clean your\nteeth, however. You can always bust out some sugarless gum after lunch. Believe\nit or not, it cleans your teeth! It does so by stimulating the production of\nsaliva, which washes away excess particles of food and bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though National Dental Hygiene Month is in October, it\u2019s\nsomething that should be celebrated all year long. Try implementing these tips\ninto your daily routine to keep your mouth nice and clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Marc Moulton has more than three decades of experience\nin the dental field under his belt, ever since he achieved his Doctor of Dental\nMedicine degree from the University of Alabama Dental School. He maintains\nactive memberships in the American Dental Association, the American Academy of\nCosmetic Dentistry, and the Alabama Dental Association. To book your next\ncleaning and checkup with Dr. Moulton, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moultondentistry.com\/contact.html\">contact him through his\nwebsite<\/a> or call (205) 988-3360.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Besides being the spookiest month of the year, October is also National Dental Hygiene Month. This was probably done to coincide with the large amounts of candy that are typically consumed this month. 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