Time to Monsoon Clean Your Mouth
We all welcome the monsoon with great cheer and some pre-monsoon cleaning of our rugs, curtains, furniture and old cabinets. Well, it is also the perfect time to check on your oral hygiene routine and freshen it up.
Get your teeth monsoon ready!
Here are 5 dental tips for a smiling monsoon:
- Replace old or worn toothbrushes: If your toothbrush or toothbrush head is older than 3 months, it’s about time to get a new one. Other signs of replacement are worn or frayed bristles as these won’t clean every nook and corner of your teeth leaving them unclean and unhealthy.
- Eat the season’s best: Eat the foods that are available in abundance in that season. During the monsoon foods like apples, pomegranates, pear, strawberry, corn, soups, almonds, curd and oats. These are not only nutritionally beneficial, but also tooth-healthy!
- Check the expiry date on your mouthwash: Most mouthwashes have an expiry date that is mentioned on the bottle. Using a mouthwash beyond its expiry date will mean a change in taste and it isn’t effective anymore. Check the expiry date on your mouthwash without fail.
- Replenish your floss supply: The recommended floss length is 18 inches per flossing session. With a daily flossing schedule, that adds up to roughly 45 feet of floss a month! Stock up to avoid running out.
- Schedule a ‘Monsoon cleaning’ with your dentist: While the cleaning spree is on and your dental health thinking cap is on, combine it with a visit to your dentist for some thorough cleaning. Why wait for bigger issues and what’s better than experiencing a professional brushing and flossing!
We are sure these quick tips have made your monsoon cleaning the perfect one. Welcome the monsoon with your sparkling smile!
Happy Dental Monsoon, Folks! – The Dental Spa
