With so many options for oral hygiene tools and formulations on the market, it can sometimes be overwhelming to pick the right products for your smile. That is why our Santa Monica dentists are here to help! We have put together this short overview of factors to consider when you are choosing oral hygiene products. Keep reading to learn more…
Size
Oral hygiene products should be appropriately sized for your mouth and teeth. Your toothbrush head, for example, should be small enough to reach your back molars and gum tissue. Additionally, you can choose a width of floss that fits between all of your teeth, thus ensuring that you clear away as much plaque, tartar, and dental debris as possible.
Abrasiveness
As you move your toothbrush over your dental enamel and gum tissue, you manually disturb and remove plaque and dental debris. In this way, abrasive action is actually good for your oral health. The problem, however, is that there is a fine line between effectively cleaning and inadvertently damaging your smile. It’s always best to use the gentlest tools and products that you can without sacrificing efficacy. Talk to your dental team if you aren’t sure what type of bristle strength is right for you.
Preference
When choosing oral hygiene products, there are also a number of decisions to be made that simply come down to personal preference. When you’re choosing flavors of toothpaste or floss, for example, you really just need to worry about picking something that you like, and that you’ll be happy to use each day. The same thing is true for may aesthetic considerations with toothbrushes and dental tools.
If you have additional questions about caring for your smile, our Santa Monica dentists are here to give you all of the guidance and support you need. Give our office a call to schedule a personal consultation, or simply use the Contact Us page on our site to submit a question for our team!