The main purpose of a good hygiene routine is to take care of your teeth. By cleaning them consistently, you help protect them from the harm that oral bacteria and food particles could do. However, your teeth can be threatened by more than just oral bacteria, and taking good care of your teeth means more than just keeping them clean. Today, we take a look at what it means to properly care for your teeth, and the different factors that can influence your success at it.

The quality of your dental hygiene routine

Good dental hygiene isn’t difficult to stick to, but the consistency of it is something that many people overlook. It isn’t enough to brush and floss your teeth when it’s convenient. To successfully clean away plaque, you have to do so at least twice a day, every day, without fail. The quality of your hygiene also means how much attention you pay to it as you brush and floss. Instead of just going through the motions, it’s important to ensure that you’re cleaning every surface of your teeth, and flossing between them all.

The things you expose your teeth to

Once you rinse off your toothbrush and walk away from the sink, your dental hygiene routine may be over, but your responsibilities in taking care of your teeth are not. Your teeth react to more than you realize, including everything you eat and drink. So do the oral bacteria that constantly gather on your teeth’s surfaces, which can expose your teeth to several damaging substances (including acids) as they metabolize them. Be cautious of what you expose your teeth to, and how often, to limit the amount of damage their protective enamel sustains every day.

The dangers your teeth might face every day

The substances that oral bacteria produce are among the most frequent types of threats your teeth can face. However, many common dental issues don’t arise from harmful oral bacteria, but rather other threats that you may not be immediately aware of. For example, if you constantly use your teeth to open things, or chew on ice, or grind your teeth consistently, then you may be exposing them to a host of risks due to repeated, excessive friction and pressure. To avoid damaging your tooth structure, avoid these things as much as possible.

Learn more about taking better care of your teeth

Taking good care of your teeth is a consistent effort, and it requires a little more than just brushing and flossing your teeth every day. For more information, schedule a consultation by calling the Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX, today at (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe and all neighboring communities.