Dental Care Basics from an Expert | Dennis J. Norheim DDS
Dr. Dennis J Norheim, DDS has noticed that instead of brushing, many of his patients use mouthwash to freshen up their mouths in the morning. Patients report that they have little time in the morning before work, and therefore often skip brushing their teeth. Dr. Dennis J Norheim, DDS tells his patients that saving time is not saving teeth. Though gargling with mouthwash is over sooner than brushing your teeth, maintaining proper dental hygiene is impossible without brushing.
Skipping brushing in the morning, or substituting mouthwash for brushing your teeth, puts your mouth in jeopardy. Dr. Dennis J Norheim, DDS asks his patients to imagine that their dirty teeth are like a wooden spoon with jam on it. Will rinsing that spoon in mouthwash remove the jam? Of course not. The spoon must be scrubbed clean, just like the teeth. Up close, tooth enamel has many textures in it that grab bacteria and plaque. Brushing is the only way to remove these particles. Using experience and professional knowledge, Dr. Dennis J Norheim, DDS shows patients how important proper home dental care is.
Using a mouthwash merely enhances cleanliness. Take it from Dr. Dennis J Norheim, DDS, mouthwash alone does not make teeth or mouths clean. Don’t be fooled by the tingling sensation. Your mouth may feel fresh, but if you look at unbrushed mouthwash-rinsed teeth under a microscope, you will be in for a very unpleasant surprise. Namely, teeth that resemble the “jammy” wooden spoon. Dr. Dennis J Norheim, DDS recommends brushing the teeth twice a day. Flossing and gargling with mouthwash are additional activities, not substitutes.
Most people seldom go to a dentist. This makes proper brushing an even more urgent priority. Dr. Dennis J Norheim, DDS knows that dental hygiene is mostly in each individual’s own hands. The only person who has access to your teeth every day and can give your teeth the cleaning they need is you. Dr. Dennis J Norheim, DDS urges you to visit your dentist. Learn and practice effective dental hygiene. Your whole body will thank you.
The practice of Palm Springs dentist Dr. Dennis J Norheim, DDS is online at http://palmspringssmiles.com.
