Dentist of Las Vegas would like to offer you our top ten tips to healthy oral hygiene. As much as we love to see you, we would love to see you under healthy circumstances too!

1. Floss Daily.
There is no such thing as a better floss. Floss is important so any kind, flavor or brand is a great choice as long as you use it.

2. Brush your teeth after every meal.
This will eliminate the plague build up, and help to prevent cavities. If you cannot brush after every meal, then brush every morning and every evening and rinse your mouth out with water after each meal in between to help remove excess build up.

3. Visit your dentist regularly.
Follow the recommended schedule of procedures and routine exams you and your dentist set up to keep your oral hygiene at an optimal level.

4. Use a high quality toothpaste.
High quality toothpastes contain ingredients that can protect not only from cavities, but your enamel and other important features as well. If you are unsure of which to use, consult your dentist.

5. Replace your toothbrush regularly.
As a toothbrush becomes worn, it becomes less effective which can lead to plaque build up. Replace before the bristles become worn looking. Most electric and other toothbrushes have a strip to indicate when it is time to change your toothbrush.

6. Clean your tongue.
Use a tongue cleaner daily to remove harmful bacteria that live there. It will also help you prevent halitosis, or bad breath.

7. Stop smoking.
Smoking is very bad for your teeth, weakening and staining them. To prevent this, it is recommended that you stop smoking.

8. Protect your worn teeth.
If you have broken or chipped teeth, you need to protect them. Inquire about composite bonding to repair the exposed tooth and protect it from further damage.

9. Visit a dental hygeniest regularly.
There is nothing better than the feeling of clean teeth and nothing quit matches the feeling of professionally cleaned teeth. This helps to protect your teeth as well as giving you the satisfaction of a clean and smooth bright smile.

10. Talk to your dentist and work out an individualized oral care plan.
Everyone is an individual, so thereby they have individual needs for their dental care. Only you and your dentist can discuss your individual lifestyle, and develop a oral care plan that is right for you.