{"id":305,"date":"2020-05-08T17:55:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T17:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/?p=305"},"modified":"2025-11-06T20:26:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T20:26:54","slug":"dentist-in-port-orange-fl-dental-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/dentist-in-port-orange-fl-dental-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Keeping Up with Dental Hygiene Through Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_85842780__1522350449_30383.jpg\" alt=\"A patient seeing a dentist in Port Orange, FL.\" class=\"wp-image-306\" style=\"width:323px;height:215px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_85842780__1522350449_30383.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_85842780__1522350449_30383-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_85842780__1522350449_30383-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s quite incredible how much things have changed since\nCOVID-19 became a household name. It\u2019s forced many to give their daily lives and\nhabits a second look. While many businesses have been affected, you\u2019ll notice\nthat many dental offices cannot perform even basic dental services like exams\nand cleanings. The American Dental Association is recommending nearly all\npractices to only perform emergency care, which means at-home dental hygiene is\nmore important than ever. To protect you and your family\u2019s oral health, take a\nlook at the following guide below from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dentist in Port\nOrange, FL.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perfect Your Brushing Habit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to avoid plaque buildup (and by proxy\ntooth decay and gum disease), is by maintaining a consistent brushing routine. When\nbrushing, always make sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brush for at least two minutes at a time twice a<br>day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm your toothpaste contains fluoride, which<br>kills cavity-causing bacteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use gentle pressure when brushing \u2013 as a point<br>of reference, hold your toothbrush with just two fingers when brushing so you<br>can better understand the amount of pressure needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brush all the surfaces of teeth, including the<br>back chewing surfaces of the molars, the back surfaces of the visible teeth in<br>your smile, and the area around the gum line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commit to Flossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that flossing helps you remove the remaining 40\npercent of plaque in between your teeth? Since the bristles from toothbrushes aren\u2019t\nable to reach these areas, flossing is essential to reduce your risk of decay.\nWhen flossing, make sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never snap the floss when removing it as this<br>can damage your enamel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove 12 to 18 inches of floss, wrap it around<br>your index fingers, then unroll it as you move from tooth to tooth to use a<br>clean section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floss both sides of the tooth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorporate Mouthwash into Your Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While brushing and flossing are essential for at-home dental\nhygiene, using an oral rinse takes it to the next level. By rinsing your mouth\nout with mouth wash twice a day, you can reach many of the deep crevices of\nyour mouth and ensure an even more thorough cleaning. Just keep in mind that\nnot all oral rinses are the same. For example, some products are designed to\nonly whiten teeth, while others contain fluoride. When choosing an oral rinse,\nopt for rinses that are alcohol-free (since alcohol can actually dry out the\nmouth and increase your risk for decay.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing to do now is to get in contact with a dentist\nif you already had a dental appointment scheduled. During quarantine, you\u2019ll want\nto make sure that you get rescheduled now before the practice experiences a\nlarge backlog of rescheduled appointments from other patients. In the meantime,\nthese tips are sure to keep your smile healthy and free of dental disease!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Water\u2019s Edge Dental, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/meet-dr-rolfes.html\">Dr. Mike Rolfes<\/a> treats patients in the Port Orange community with experience and expertise, providing comprehensive care all under one roof. He places and restores dental implants in-house, so you don\u2019t need to work with an outside provider. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (386) 516-4351.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s quite incredible how much things have changed since COVID-19 became a household name. It\u2019s forced many to give their daily lives and habits a second look. While many businesses have been affected, you\u2019ll notice that many dental offices cannot perform even basic dental services like exams and cleanings. 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