{"id":190,"date":"2022-03-22T23:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T23:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/?p=190"},"modified":"2022-04-05T23:34:05","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T23:34:05","slug":"spring-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/22\/spring-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Spring Cleaning Tips to Freshen Up Your Smile!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Springtime has commenced \u2013 and that means that it\u2019s time to get started throwing out all that clutter that accumulated in your home over the past year. As you\u2019re tidying up the rest of your living space, you should also consider how you can freshen up your smile while you\u2019re at it. After all, you want to set yourself up for success as these warmer months are approaching. Here are some spring cleaning tips for your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Get a New Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s been more than three months since you started using your current toothbrush, it\u2019s time for a new one. If you are using an electric toothbrush, 12 weeks should be the cutoff for the head. The bristles become worn are frayed over time, meaning that they won\u2019t be nearly as effective at keeping your teeth clean. More food debris gets left behind. Now is a great time to start out fresh!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Your Mouthwash\u2019s Expiration Date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You are good about checking that expiration date on your milk, eggs, and mayonnaise, but have you ever checked your mouthwash? Take a look at the date to see if it\u2019s time for you to pick up a new bottle. If it\u2019s expired, throw it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean Your Case<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have a retainer, clear aligners, or a nightguard, you probably give them a quick rinse or brush when you take them out. However, you should also be washing your case from time to time to keep it fresh. Load it and give it a good scrub. This way, you can say goodbye to all of that dried up debris and bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have Your Dentures Cleaned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentures can be a lifechanging option for people who are missing most of or all or their teeth. If you wear dentures, you are certainly familiar with the process of soaking and cleaning your dentures on a regular basis. However, you can also benefit from taking them in for a professional cleaning every once in a while. This way, your dentist can also check them for wearing or damage. If you are having trouble with your dentures, this is a great time to mention this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attend Your Regular Dental Cleaning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should be seeing your dentist about every six months for a regular cleaning and checkup<\/a>. During this time, your hygienist removes plaque and tartar from hard-to-reach places, and your dentist ensures that your smile appears to be in good shape. By having your teeth cleaned regularly, you can prevent oral health problems from developing and worsening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like with your home, spring cleaning is a great time to tidy up your smile. By using the tips above, you can start the season right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Marvel Dental, we have a team of four experienced dentists<\/a> providing personalized care to patients in Midlothian. With their combined skills and expertise, patients can get pretty much anything they need in one convenient location. For more information or to schedule your spring cleaning checkup, visit our website<\/a> or call (682) 772-3072.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Springtime has commenced \u2013 and that means that it\u2019s time to get started throwing out all that clutter that accumulated in your home over the past year. As you\u2019re tidying up the rest of your living space, you should also consider how you can freshen up your smile while you\u2019re at it. After all, you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190\/revisions\/192"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}