{"id":1114,"date":"2014-04-30T16:32:11","date_gmt":"2014-04-30T16:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2014\/04\/hows-your-nightly-brushing-routine-going-2\/"},"modified":"2014-04-30T16:32:11","modified_gmt":"2014-04-30T16:32:11","slug":"hows-your-nightly-brushing-routine-going-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/hows-your-nightly-brushing-routine-going-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How\u2019s Your Nightly Brushing Routine Going?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\"IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US…<\/strong> Our good intention to go through our nightly oral hygiene ritual before bedtime is there, but once in a while it just doesn\u2019t happen! Not to worry. A rare, occasional slip-up isn\u2019t a problem\u2014but skipping your nighttime brushing and flossing routine as a habit can have negative effects.<\/p>\n

Why Brushing And Flossing At Night Is So Important<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When we sleep our metabolism slows. Our body reduces the amount of saliva we produce so we\u2019re not always having to swallow all night or gag on our spit! Pretty cool, yes.<\/p>\n

But without that moisture our mouths dry out, the tissues start becoming inflamed, and bacteria can<\/em> proliferate (especially when they have something to feed on, like the cookies the lady in the photo above just ate) causing gingivitis and eventual periodontal disease.<\/p>\n

Now, all that is worst-case scenario. However, it doesn\u2019t minimize the importance of developing great habits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5 Ways To Make Your Nightime Routine Most Effective<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Brush & Floss Right Before Bed –<\/strong> Use a gentle, soft toothbrush. Spend two full minutes to treat every cranny, nook and surface.<\/p>\n

2. Brush You Tongue And Roof –<\/strong> Teeth aren\u2019t the only important things inside our mouths. Your tongue and the roof of your mouth can harbor bacteria. Gently brush them too.<\/p>\n

3. Floss, Floss, Floss –<\/strong> Of all the great habits you could develop, making it routine to floss each time you brush is one of the best things you\u2019ll ever do for your smile. Don\u2019t neglect those very, very back teeth either.<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t Cheat –<\/strong> If your routine happens too early in the evening, you\u2019ll be tempted to cheat… That is, you\u2019ll eat another cookie before retiring to bed! If that happens, better go through your routine once more.<\/p>\n

5. Brush The \u201cRight\u201d Way<\/strong><\/p>\n

Great Habits Reap Great Rewards<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the most important ingredients for great oral health is a great routine. This week, take a moment to re-examine your nightly habits and see if there\u2019s something you can improve! If you have questions, let us know!<\/p>\n

Thank you for being our valued patient. We appreciate you.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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