Are You Guilty of These Common Mistakes?

Brushing your teeth is a daily routine that is essential for maintaining a healthy mouth and a radiant smile. It seems simple enough, but did you know that many people make mistakes while brushing that can harm their oral health? Find out if you are guilty of any of these mistakes and learn how to improve your brushing technique.

Brushing too hard
Many people think that brushing harder will make their teeth cleaner, but brushing too hard can damage tooth enamel and irritate the gums. This can lead to sensitive teeth and receding gums. Of course, nobody wants this, but how do you prevent this? We are happy to answer that! Use a toothbrush with medium bristles that protect the gums and apply light pressure. Let the brush do the work instead of using force.

Skipping hard to reach places
Many people don’t pay enough attention to the back teeth, the backs of the teeth, and the gum line, where plaque and food particles can easily build up. Fortunately, this is easy to fix. Make sure you brush each tooth individually, including the backs and hard-to-reach areas. Use a 45-degree angle when brushing along the gum line and use gentle, circular motions.

Not using mouthwash
Many people think that brushing their teeth will give them a healthy mouth, but brushing their teeth is not enough to remove plaque and food particles between the teeth and along the gum line. Try the Mouthwash from Coco Clean once to notice the difference. Rinsing your mouth daily with coconut oil quickly reduces the number of bad bacteria. The result? Better breath, no inflamed gums and whiter teeth.

Don't floss after dinner
Flossing helps remove plaque and food particles from hard-to-reach places. That’s why it’s best to floss after dinner. Flossing daily will not only help you maintain a healthier mouth, but it will also help you maintain better overall health. Make flossing a regular habit and enjoy the benefits of a bright, healthy smile!

Insufficient attention to the tongue
The tongue is often forgotten when brushing, but did you know that the tongue can be a breeding ground for bacteria that cause bad breath and plaque? So don't forget to clean your tongue after brushing, but do this the right way. The tongue is often cleaned with a toothbrush, but you can damage your tongue if you clean it too often with a toothbrush. Therefore, it is better to use a tongue scraper , because it removes more bacteria than when a toothbrush is used as a tongue cleaner.

So? Were you guilty of any of these mistakes? To make sure you don’t make these mistakes again, we’ve listed everything down for you. Make sure you don’t brush too hard, don’t skip the hard-to-reach places, use a mouthwash, floss after dinner, and last but not least, don’t forget to pay attention to your tongue.

Guest Blog by Britt the Oil Mills