{"id":5,"date":"2020-10-12T20:14:14","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T20:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ottawadentistryonkent.com\/dentistottawa\/?p=5"},"modified":"2020-10-12T20:29:22","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T20:29:22","slug":"the-changing-of-the-toothbrush-guard-ottawa-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ottawadentistryonkent.com\/dentistottawa\/2020\/10\/12\/the-changing-of-the-toothbrush-guard-ottawa-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Changing of the Toothbrush Guard | Ottawa Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We know that having a healthy mouth is important for many reasons. It\u2019s aesthetically pleasing, it prevents bad breath and other dental maladies and because it is our first line of defense, it helps keep our overall health in check. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to know that while your dentist is the professional at keeping your teeth clean and healthy, most of the work depends on you and your daily habits. The more you work to prevent bacteria from settling in your mouth and causing damage, the better off your dental checkups are every year. Because our dental health starts with brushing, let\u2019s take a look at how to care for our friend the toothbrush<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacteria are our mouth\u2019s natural enemy. And the best way to limit the bacteria in your mouth is to brush your teeth. How do we do this? With a toothbrush. But brushing your teeth is not enough. The best way to keep those cavity creeps away is to replace your toothbrush on a regular basis. In fact, dental professionals will recommend changing out your toothbrush every three to four months. If you use an electric toothbrush, throw out the head just as often. And if the bristles become frayed, you\u2019re sick, or you have a weak immune system, throw it out frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every time you\u2019re tempted to skip brushing and flossing<\/a> your teeth, remember how many bacteria lurk in your mouth \u2013 and that they cause gum disease, and decay, and bad breath. Make sure you\u2019re brushing and flossing as often as possible to eliminate some of those bacteria. Rinsing your mouth with an antibacterial mouthwash before or after brushing can also help reduce plaque-causing bacteria that can lead to gum disease. Happy brushing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about caring for your toothbrush, call Dr. Pliev in Ottawa, ON at 613-235-5348 or visit<\/strong>\u00a0www.ottawadentistryonkent.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Konstantin Pliev proudly serve patients from Ottawa and all surrounding areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We know that having a healthy mouth is important for many reasons. It\u2019s aesthetically pleasing, it prevents bad breath and other dental maladies and because it is our first line of defense, it helps keep our overall health in check. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to know that while your dentist is the professional at keeping … <\/p>\n

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