Cleaning teeth at home can help prevent further damage . Learn about home teeth cleaning options and possible benefits in this free dental care video series from a dentist.
Home dental care is all about efficiency and maintaining clean teeth and gums. Learn methods for cleaning teeth at home and benefits of preventative dental care in this free oral hygiene video from a dentist.
Summary: Many people today want a whiter, brighter smile. Some of us can achieve it with proper oral hygiene—regular brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. Some of us need a little extra help to get our yellowing teeth to return to the land of sparkling white, especially us smokers and coffee drinkers. There are a number of products out there that will help turn our teeth a few shades whiter, including bleaching agents and toothpastes that contain whiteners. For some, these do the trick; for others, over the counter solutions are often hit and miss, with temporary results.
Preventative dental care is one overlooked way in which people can take care of their teeth at home. In this free video series, a dentist explains how cleaning the teeth after a meal will prevent a person from walking around with chunks of food on and in between their teeth. Furthermore, teeth cleaning options will be discussed, such as the use of a toothbrush, floss, or toothpick.
Expert: Dr. Joe Neely practices dentistry with Barton Oaks Dental Group. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Neely loves helping people get the smile they want.