Time: Why Getting Through Dental Hygiene Keeps Feeling Difficult
One of the strange things about dental hygiene is that even though you can completely time out the brushing portion to ensure you’re giving each quadrant equal amounts of time, thereby providing yourself with exceptional cleansing, this doesn’t mean you’re actually relying on time. Instead, you may find that getting through brushing is feeling more and more difficult as a result. Fortunately, when you take our Saxonburg, PA team’s suggestions about time to heart, this part of your day can become surprisingly easy!
You’re Not Giving Yourself Enough Time
We will be happy to talk with you at your next cleaning and checkup about your dental hygiene sessions! Remember that one of the main concerns that you may be overlooking is the fact that you should really give yourself adequate time. How long? Two minutes. Unfortunately, even though this is not much time, it can feel like a lifetime if you’re in a huge rush. So, do yourself a favor and instead of just randomly heading into the bathroom when you can, just to blow through your brushing, plan every session out. Get up earlier in the morning, if necessary, by even a couple minutes. Plan to brush and floss earlier in the evening, if you find that you’re generally too tired in the evening. These things truly help make life easier, as you protect your oral health and avoid decay!
You’re Not Timing Yourself
Now, in regard to a different aspect of time, our team reminds you of the following: You may have trouble getting through your dental hygiene session either because you are trying to time two minutes out with your brain and you’re having a hard time or you just brush for as long as you can because you assume that’s what you should do to complete a good job. As mentioned, that two-minute suggestion is actually very beneficial. To make your life easy, give yourself something to time yourself by! Use your watch, a clock, a phone timer, a song (that’s two minutes in length), etc. When you do this, you don’t feel confused and, as a result, your dental hygiene doesn’t cause you to feel like it’s taking forever or going by too quickly. You’ll know just how far you are at every second!
Check In With Us For Hygiene Tips
Need a little guidance with your dental hygiene? We have lots and lots of advice to offer! Receive comprehensive, comfortable personalized dental care in Saxonburg, PA by contacting Saxonburg Dental Care today at (724) 352-4440.
