A Quick Swish, And Done?

When it comes to oral health and hygiene, residents of Thousand Oaks do have a number of approaches to ensuring good teeth and gums. In many cases, this can involve a number of products that are used in conjunction with brushing and flossing that can also address other issues for oral health that a person may be facing.

 

Pre- And Post-Rinses

At Community Dental Health, we do have a few words we would like to say about mouthwashes and rinses. We have found that it is a fairly common practice for many Thousand Oaks residents to go for a quick swish, especially when they are running short on time, or trying to attend to dental health while at work.

The first point we would like to bring up is that using a mouth wash rinse when time is limited is certainly better than not addressing oral hygiene at all. However, the second important point is that people should not treat rinsing as a simple substitute for a complete dental routine. While it is all right to occasionally use this approach when pressed for time, Thousand Oaks residents should also avoid relying on this habit, as it is more palliative than preventive and proactive in approach.

Of course, rinses do also have a prime place in regular cleaning rituals. This also means that it is important to understand that some rinses need to be performed before brushing and flossing, while others should only be done afterwards. Pre-rinses serve an ideal purpose in that they begin the use oxygenated lifters to soften plaque and tartar around the teeth. Thus, when a person brushes and flosses after a pre-rinse, they are also able to affect a better cleaning.

Many regular rinses are used after brushing, simply to further clear bacteria and debris that has been dislodged by brushing. These types of rinses can be good in maintaining lasting benefits after a routine cleaning, but certain varieties of rinses also have some special considerations.

Some post-rinses are designed to:

• Protect enamel
• Lessen tooth sensitivity
• Improve dentin strength with fluoride
• Invigorate gums for better circulation

In these cases, it can be vitally important to avoid drinking or eating anything for a period of time, so that the rinse is able to have the positive effect that it intended. This can make it important for individuals to understand that adherence to health protocols is also a part of good oral wellness.