Don’t worry – as long as you are brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing your teeth, you are probably doing a wonderful job with your preventive care habits. As for the details of your home care, however, we would like to make some suggestions regarding your approach in the morning and your approach at night. If what you have been doing is working like a charm then we are certainly happy you have discovered the routine best for your oral health. However, a couple interesting tips might surprise you.

Brushing During The Day

In most cases, you are likely brushing in the morning for your first teeth cleaning session. As a result, you might find that you are particularly busy, which can cause your preventive care routine to take a bit of a backseat to other things you need to accomplish. The bad news is that trying to accomplish too much at once while you brush may lead to weak results. Do yourself a favor and avoid trying to pick out your outfit, pull on your socks, and brush all at the same time. Instead, give your undivided devotion to your smile, so you get your teeth as clean as possible. The difference can have a significant effect on your oral health.

Brushing At Night

If it’s still nice and early and the sun is out or you keep the lights on in your house, proceed as usual with your preventive care routine. However, if you have just dragged yourself off of the sofa or chair (or out of bed!), keep the lights off. Be careful to avoid bumping into furniture or walls, of course, but consider the following: Just like it’s a bad idea to look at your phone or the television at night because it can disrupt your sleep patterns, so can shocking your system by turning on the bathroom light. If you can identify with this suggestion, give it a try!