{"id":199,"date":"2019-10-09T17:23:43","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T17:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2019-10-29T17:24:15","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:24:15","slug":"dental-hygiene-tips-in-north-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dalegreerdds.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/09\/dental-hygiene-tips-in-north-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips to Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Have you ever leaned in close to give someone a kiss only to have them pull away because of your bad breath? It\u2019s downright humiliating. Fortunately, October is National Dental Hygiene Month. That means it\u2019s a perfect time to learn some dental hygiene<\/a> tips in North Dallas. Implement these tips into your daily life to stop bad breath in its tracks.<\/p>\n

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1. Floss Once a Day<\/h2>\n

Most of the time, we say \u201cbrush and floss,\u201d not \u201cfloss and brush,\u201d maybe because the former has a better ring to it. However, most dental professionals would actually recommend flossing before you brush. Cleaning between your teeth allows those spaces to open up and receive the benefits from your toothpaste. Your dentist suggests flossing at least once a day, if not after every time you eat. It removes bacteria that can get trapped between your teeth, causing bad breath.<\/p>\n

2. Brush Every Morning and Night<\/h2>\n

Brushing should be one of the first things you do in the morning and the last thing you do before bed. It\u2019s important to do it correctly, so here are some tips for optimal brushing:<\/p>\n