Better Dental Hygiene For Free

Is it really possible to have better dental hygiene for free? This is a question that may seem silly at first, but it really helps answer many other questions. Most people have the basics for dental upkeep as far as tools go. However, a lot of people do not have the proper knowledge of how to use them. A big secret to taking great care of your mouth is to remember that oral health is more influenced by what is also happening outside of brushing.

In fact, most dental hygiene products in stores are total ripoffs. Let's be honest. It is not our fault that big name dental creates and tirelessly markets products with minimal research and dirt cheap ingredients. The main reason they exist is to make them profit while saving you money. For example, many toothpastes contain gelatin ( same type of ingredient as in Jello ). Gelatin can actually coat the surface of teeth making it more difficult for saliva to get to and clean surfaces of the enamel. If toothpaste does not contain gelatin it likely has one of the three abrasives; silica, bone or chalk. There are actually many ways that you can have great dental hygiene for zero, yes $0 zero dollars. In fact, it could be said that most people actually buy their way into cavities.

The wrong way to approach dental health can take many forms. One example would be drinking a soda and then falling asleep immediately afterward. Soda contains a lot of sugar, in fact, if you happen to spill just one drop it will dry to a sticky sap in moments. It can be logically stated that restaurant soda likely contains less sugar than canned soda. The reason for this being that restaurant soda is often watered down either because it is mixed or because of added ice. Nonetheless, another example of detrimental dental hygiene would be eating processed food ( crackers, cookies, etc.) while having a cavity. Depending on the size of the cavity, food can clog that area and cause accelerated decay. This often results in an abundance of bacterial activity in that area. For these reasons, it is important to keep teeth free from any food particles and/or sugary residues.

Now that we have discussed some of the wrong ways (which are not free) to care for dental health we can begin to look at some of the right ways to care for teeth. One of the most important things a person can do to help slow down cavities is to have a good mouth environment. A healthy mouth environment could be considered as having many different qualities. One of the main qualities here is hydration. Drinking water and keeping the body hydrated helps keep the mouth producing saliva. Saliva is a natural carrier for calcium and helps to naturally cleanse the mouth while promoting a great PH in the mouth. Keeping the mouth hydrated is easily one of the most overlooked ways to have great dental hygiene. 

Another often overlooked way to keep cavities at bay is by changing the intervals of when you eat. In many ways, it is better to eat simpler foods and brush one time a day than to eat processed foods many times a day and brush after every sitting. The logic behind this being that saliva is most beneficial to teeth when it is allowed to wash around in the mouth uninterrupted for some time. To accomplish this try sticking to a routine in your mealtimes. For example only eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This way your mouth will have more time when it is clean of food debris.

Equally as important as saliva PH, another way to have great dental hygiene for free would be to find free samples. Many times a dental floss manufacturer will offer a free sample of dental floss. In fact, doing a simple web search for 'free dental floss' landed me on a great offer from Oral-B that is good through the end of the month. This is a great way to accomplish the important task of flossing when on a budget. There are also many other offers that a manufacturer may offer such as toothbrushes, mouthwashes etc. Another thing you could try would be boldly walking into a dentists' office and asking if they have any dental floss samples or trial packets. 

While flossing is important, brushing  is perhaps the foundation when it comes to having great dental hygiene. One way you can brush without a toothbrush is by using paper towel folded into a square. On top of it you could add a small amount of toothpaste or baking soda if you have some around. Brush gently if you are using this method, as baking soda can scratch at a microscopic level if applied too hard.The key here is to remove any built-up plaque that may be resting on the surface of teeth. 

In conclusion, there are many ways a person can have great hygiene for little to no cost at all. One of the most important things a person can do is drink plenty of water while eating less processed foods as a part of a daily diet. In all, when you know these helpful tips for better dental hygiene, there is no excuse when it comes to having great oral health.