There are some habits that are easy to fall into and others that take some work. When it comes to dental hygiene, it can sometimes be difficult to stick to a good routine. At Alta Loma Dental Care here in Alta Loma, CA, we want to give our patients tips for creating good oral habits and sticking to them!
Take Baby Steps
Taking on an entirely new habit at once can sometimes be so overwhelming, you do not know where to start or it looks like too large of a task. This is when you need to break the new task into baby steps. For instance, if you want to start cleaning your tongue every time you brush your teeth, start with only one stroke each time you brush. Eventually make it two strokes and then you will find it easy to just keep brushing until it is clean.
Be Realistic
Be realistic about your goals. If you want to brush more often to whiten your teeth, understand that it will take some time for surface stains to lift. Being realistic means that you know the work will be worth it, but you will not gain instant results. It also means that you may not be able to take on major changes all at once. (See the first tip).
Remind Yourself
Simple reminders give you that extra nudge to complete a task. If you want to floss every night before bed, put a sticky-note on your bathroom mirror that reminds you to floss. Another idea is to leave the floss out on your counter top so you actually see it every night.
It is healthy to create new goals and standards, especially when it comes to your health. To learn more about Alta Loma Dental Care, contact us by calling our Alta Loma, CA office at (909) 987-6268 or by visiting our website, www.altalomadentalcare.com.
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