You might not think much about prepping for your brushing and flossing sessions. As long as you have what you need at your disposal (a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss), then you’re good to go, right? Well … almost. While you’ve got the dental hygiene products necessary to get the job done, you might want to add something to the list: Hand soap and lotion. If you’re scratching your head because you’ve never heard this before, allow us to explain! It will certainly be to your benefit.
Wash Hands First!
You should wash your hands before you dive into your dental hygiene. Why is this the case? It won’t take you long to put two and two together: Your fingertips pick up tons of germs throughout the day. Think about all of the things they come into contact with! Since you don’t want these in your mouth or entering your body, the best thing to do (so you don’t transfer them to your toothbrush, your floss, or directly onto your smile) is scrub-a-dub before you get started (especially during cold and flu season!).
Use Soap And Water
Just use hand soap and water. Any soap will do! The goal is simply to thoroughly clean away any germs or other residue. That way, you can practice a dental hygiene session that’s clean and as effective as possible from the start.
Follow Your Session With Lotion (If You Please)
You’re making it through at least two dental hygiene sessions every day. If you’re washing your hands each time (and probably additionally throughout the day), then after brushing and flossing may be good moments to slather on some lotion. Finish your session, apply lotion, and you won’t have to worry that your hand-washing step might lead to dryness!
Make Hygiene Even Better With Our Suggestions
Think you know all there is to know about your dental hygiene? Ask for tips or bring up questions and you may discover you could make it even more effective! Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
