{"id":82,"date":"2020-04-08T19:40:14","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T19:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/?p=82"},"modified":"2020-05-08T19:43:29","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T19:43:29","slug":"key-dental-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/08\/key-dental-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Conserve Your Oral Hygiene Products During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Due to the spread of COVID-19 throughout the country, many\nlocal governments have issued shelter-in-place orders. That means Americans are\nspending more time at home than ever before. While the threat of the virus has\ncreated a great deal of angst, it has presented some opportunities, especially\nin the area of oral\nhygiene<\/a>. Because supplies are low, you need some strategies for how to get\nthe most out of your oral care products. Read on to get some helpful dental\ntips from a local dentist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Have You Been Using Too Much Toothpaste?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you view any commercial, you\u2019ll see people painting every\ninch of their toothbrush with paste. The purpose, of course, is to encourage\nconsumers to use more of the product, which means they\u2019ll run out quicker and\nhave to make a trip to the grocery or drug store to get more supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality, however, is that it doesn\u2019t take that much\ntoothpaste to remove debris and rid your mouth of oral bacteria. In fact, an\nadult only needs a pea-sized amount to get the job done. For children under the\nage of five, just a smear of toothpaste will suffice. By making these minor\nadjustments in usage, your current supply can last much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Floss Does It Take to Clean Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you and your family use dental floss, then kudos to you.\nThat means you\u2019re able to clean the remaining 40% of your teeth that a\ntoothbrush can\u2019t address. To get the most out of each container of floss, which\naverages around 122 yards of material, you should only extract 18-20 inches per\nsession. Following this model, one container can last several months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Mouthwash Should You Use Per Serving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rinsing with mouthwash is a great way to supplement your toothbrushing\nand flossing. For effective results, you only need to use 20 milliliters (two-thirds\nof an ounce) per serving. If you use it two times a day, an average-sized\nbottle should last you around a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being Conservative Pays Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the benefits of paying attention to your dental\ncare products usage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n