America, Can We Talk About Oral Hygiene?

It may be uncomfortable, but I feel like we should be talking more about this with each other. 
Oral Hygiene
​Let's go there.  I'm not sure everyone understands how BIG
these small, simple steps are to a fresh mouth.  The vast majority of people just need to do a better job with the FUNDAMENTALS of basic oral hygiene. It's easy!  
​So read on and see what you might be skipping in your routine for an EASY fix. 

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1)  Brush for 2 minutes.  Time it, don't cheat.  That 2 min is crucial.  Get it all, too...brush your tongue, the roof of your mouth, your gums, the sides of your mouth (insides of your cheeks).
Do squats while you brush if you're bored.  

​2)  FLOSS.  Yup.  You gotta do it.  Food gets trapped in every groove and crevice no matter how slight.  I know it seems crazy those tiny particles trapped between teeth can wreak that much havoc on your mouth/breath, but it's been proven. 
Ever smell a sink when food's trapped in it for a period of time?  I rest my case. 

​3)  Rinse with mouthwash for 1 minute.  Swish it around, let it pass between
the crevices in your mouth and teeth. 

​4)  Be in tune with your body.  Funny smells coming from your mouth could be a sign of a bigger problem.  Get to the Dentist or even to the Doctor.  

​​You don't have to floss all your teeth!  ​Just the ones you want to keep.

​Don't you dare say that's too much effort! 
I've seen you ladies who take 20 minutes to make the perfect liquid liner cat eye! 
I've seen you fellas who take 20 min to match your sneaks to your tee and flat brim ball caps! 
Effective oral hygiene takes less than 4 minutes! 

No matter how good you look,
if you've got swampy sewage mouth, all anyone will remember is
how bad your breath was, period. 

​*I'm not a professional.    
​*Consult your Dentist for professional care.