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It is so important that we realize how important it is to have a healthy mouth. This includes your gums and your teeth. If you don't take care of your teeth and gums, then your mouth becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, infection, etc. A great way to ensure that your mouth stays as healthy as possible is to practice preventative dental care. This can decrease your risk of getting things like cavities, gingivitis, and other diseases that stem from infections of the mouth. Here are two great tips for effective preventative dental care. 

Make It A Habit

The only way that you will remember to brush and floss your teeth on a regular basis is to make it a habit. Just as you put clothes on each morning, you should take the time to care for your mouth. It is said that it takes 66 days to form a habit, which in the scheme of things really isn't that long. To help you form this habit, you can set up sticky notes around your home, make timers on your phone as reminders to brush and floss, and even draw on your bathroom mirror so that you are reminded to brush and floss each time that you go into the bathroom. Because brushing and flossing must become a habit, it is important that you teach your children the importance of caring for their mouth from a young age. This will hopefully equate into a habit of taking care of their own teeth as they get older. 

Visit Your Dentist 

Your dentist is the one who will tell you how healthy or unhealthy your mouth is. They will carefully inspect all of your teeth for build up and cavities and they will check your gums to see if they are red or inflamed. If they find that your teeth and gums aren't in great condition, then can help you return them to optimal health through the use of fillings and teaching you better brushing and flossing practices. They can also apply protection to your teeth, through the form of fluoride, which basically adds an extra layer of protection between your teeth and whatever comes in contact with them. 

Routine preventative dental care services are very important and can be done by creating a habit of brushing and flossing your teeth, along with also visiting your dentist regularly for dental cleanings and check-ups.