{"id":803,"date":"2019-10-22T16:26:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T16:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=803"},"modified":"2019-10-28T14:35:31","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T14:35:31","slug":"happy-national-dental-hygiene-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/happy-national-dental-hygiene-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy National Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/October-is-National-Dental-Hygiene-Month-pic-101519-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/October-is-National-Dental-Hygiene-Month-pic-101519-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/October-is-National-Dental-Hygiene-Month-pic-101519-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/October-is-National-Dental-Hygiene-Month-pic-101519-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.roselleparkdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/October-is-National-Dental-Hygiene-Month-pic-101519.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Three of our amazing dental hygienists: Bonnie, Sanchia, and Anne Maira. (Pictured from left to right.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Written for Roselle Park\nDental &amp; Implants by Sara Magnola Taner<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This October,\ncelebrate national dental hygiene month by thanking your dental hygienist and\ntaking great care of your teeth! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good dental hygiene is of the utmost importance to your oral and overall health, and visiting your dentist and hygienist twice a year for professional cleanings and checkups is one of the best ways you can ensure your healthy smile will last for a lifetime! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"American Dental Association (ADA)  (opens in a new tab)\">American Dental Association (ADA) <\/a>is focusing on four routines to help people maintain healthy smiles: brush, floss, rinse, and chew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Do You Know\nthe \u201cCorrect\u201d Way to Brush Your Teeth? <\/strong>Proper brushing technique is to hold\nthe tooth brush at a 45-degree angle to the gum line and gently move it back\nand forth, making sure to clean both the inside and outside of your teeth. Make\nsure to use a soft bristle brush that fits easily around your teeth and replace\nit every two to three months. <\/li><li><strong>To Floss\nor Not to Floss<\/strong> \u2013 Despite recent media surrounding the effectiveness of\nregular flossing, dental professionals still advise that we floss every day to\nkeep our teeth and gums their healthiest! In addition to preventing gum disease\nand tooth decay, it provides a regular opportunity to closely exam inside the\nmouth for redness, swelling, or chipped or broken teeth. <\/li><li><strong>#DoTheSwish\n<\/strong>\u2013 We all know that using mouthwash is a great way to freshen our breath,\nbut did you know it also helps to prevent tooth decay and gingivitis? When used\nbefore brushing and flossing, it can help to remove additional food particles\nthat could otherwise become cavity causing plaque build-up.<\/li><li>&nbsp;<strong>Choose What You Chew Wisely <\/strong>\u2013Enjoying sugar-free gum can have\nseveral benefits for your oral health in most instances. The physical act of\nchewing causes the body to increase salvia production, which then helps to wash\naway food particles after a meal or snack.&nbsp;\nAdditionally, most sugar-free gum is sweetened with xylitol, a naturally\noccurring alcohol found in many fruits and vegetables. Xylitol is proven to inhibit\nthe growth of a bacteria that causes cavities.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This year for the very first time <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The American Dental Hygienists\u2019 Association (ADHA) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adha.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">The American Dental Hygienists\u2019 Association (ADHA)<\/a> has partnered with Walgreens and Listerine to raise awareness for national dental hygiene month. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adha.org\/resources-docs\/NDHM_Participating_Store_Directory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Search for a participating Walgreens near you (opens in a new tab)\">Search for a participating Walgreens near you<\/a> and #DoTheSwish for a chance to win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Call us today to schedule\nyour next dental cleaning and checkup: 908-998-4698!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written for Roselle Park Dental &amp; Implants by Sara Magnola Taner This October, celebrate national dental hygiene month by thanking your dental hygienist and taking great care of your teeth! 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