You’ve likely heard more than once to brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss your teeth, and visit the dentist regularly. These reminders are repeated all the way from childhood and well into adulthood—and for good reason. Dental hygiene is important no matter your age. Here’s why.
- Start and keep good habits: We recommend starting on emphasizing good dental hygiene as soon as the first teeth come in and every day of your life after that. This can create good habits and excitement about healthy teeth early on.
- Keep your teeth and gums healthy: Good dental hygiene is essential to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Otherwise, you might have a buildup of plaque and tartar that could lead to cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, infections, and more that could affect your health, smile, and confidence.
- Growing teeth matter too: You might wonder why dental hygiene is important for small children who don’t even have their adult teeth in yet. This is because the baby teeth pave the way for the incoming adult teeth. If they have any issues, it could cause the adult teeth to come in incorrectly or with spacing issues. It’s important to take care of your teeth and gums, no matter the age.
- Maintain your confidence: Your teeth likely show every time you smile, and you want those teeth to look as great as possible to maintain a beautiful smile. Poor dental habits might make you feel self-conscious about your teeth, but good dental hygiene and habits like regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits can help you maintain greater confidence in your bright smile.
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