Think you take good care of your teeth? Read this slideshare to find out if you're actually making mistakes when it comes to proper oral hygiene!

1. 8 Common Oral Hygiene
Mistakes
Are you taking care of your teeth the right way?

2. 1. Brushing too hard.
 If you think that by brushing harder, your teeth will get
cleaner, you’re wrong. Brushing too hard can damage
your gums and cause them to recede, which can be
very painful.

3. 2. Not drying your toothbrush.
 After you brush your teeth,
do you put your toothbrush
in an enclosed container or
in an open cup?
 If you put it in an enclosed
container, you’re not letting
your toothbrush dry
properly. If it doesn’t dry
properly, it will grow
bacteria.

4. 3. Not drinking enough water.
 Water not only helps
rinse away food debris,
it also helps stimulate
saliva flow.
 Saliva contains
nutrients that fight
against the bacteria that
create cavities. Do your
teeth a favor, and drink
more water.

5. 4. Not brushing your tongue.
 Don’t forget to brush your tongue! Your tongue is the
perfect breeding ground for germs and bacteria, so
make sure you don’t neglect it.

6. 5. Whitening too much.
 Too much at-home teeth
whitening is a bad thing.
 It can strip the enamel off your
teeth and cause extreme
sensitivity.
 Talk to your dentist about getting
your teeth whitened
professionally.

7. 6. Not replacing your
toothbrush.
 Don’t go more than three months without replacing
your toothbrush. Old toothbrushes not only carry
bacteria, they also are less effective because their
bristles don’t work as well.

8. 7. Not rinsing your mouth.
 After eating a meal, rinse your mouth with water. It’s
impractical to brush after every snack and meal, so
just rinse. Doing so will reduce the acidity in your
mouth and dislodge food particles.

9. 8. Not regularly visiting the
dentist.
 Unfortunately, your toothbrush can’t remove hard, old
plaque in the crevices of your teeth. That’s why you
need to see a dentist every six months. If you don’t,
say hello to more cavities.

10. Visit Your Dentist Today
 If it’s about time for you to visit the dentist, call
McBride Family Dental today.
 Located in Broomfield, Colorado, McBride Family
Dental is one of the most family-friendly, modern
dentistry offices you’ll find.
 You can learn more about us and how to keep your
teeth healthy by visiting our blog today.
 To set up an appointment, you can contact us today
by calling 303-466-2221 or by visiting
www.mcbridefamilydental.com.