Home Care Basics

What is Home Care?

Home care is the maintenance of your teeth between your regular dental visits. Home care includes brushing, flossing and mouth rinses. Just as important to the health of your teeth is diet and avoiding foods that are likely to promote staining and tooth decay. Avoid high sugar content drinks such as soda and candy that sticks to the tooth surfaces such as gummy bears and sugar based fruit snacks.

When is homecare done?

Brushing should be done at least 2 to 3 times per day. Flossing should be done once every 24 hours.