{"id":266,"date":"2024-09-02T19:30:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T19:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terryrakowsky.com\/blog\/?p=266"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:53:25","slug":"tips-getting-oral-hygiene-habits-to-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/02\/tips-getting-oral-hygiene-habits-to-last\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Getting Your Oral Hygiene Habits to Last More Than One Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes getting a new routine to stick is much harder than the routine itself. If you\u2019re following professionally recommended guidelines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">brushing your teeth<\/a> only takes two minutes. At a rate of two sessions per day, that\u2019s only four minutes out of your day-to-day life. When put that way it sounds easy, doesn\u2019t it? And yet new habits seem to last about a week before fatigue settles in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t lose heart! These habit-making tips can help you wrangle yourself and get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set Up Phone Reminders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a calendar, clock, or reminder app on your phone, you can set up alarms that signal it\u2019s time to stop what you\u2019re doing and brush your teeth. Some people like using obnoxious sounds that force them to get up and get moving, while others prefer a more gentle approach. Use whatever works for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post Notes Where You\u2019ll See Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you don\u2019t electronic beeps and boops at all. In that case, you can try the good \u2018ol Post-It note method. Stick your paper reminder somewhere you\u2019ll see it, like your bathroom mirror. The closer it is to your oral hygiene equipment, the better \u2013 that way you can complete the task as soon as you think of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document Your Progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the struggle isn\u2019t in remembering to do something so much as feeling motivated to do something. Documenting your progress might sound like a pretty dry way to encourage yourself to brush and floss, but it tends to work for goal-oriented individuals. There are also fun, simple ways you can track your habits, such as putting stickers on your calendar or taking photos to post on your socials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Involve Family or Friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the pros of living with other people is that they can help you reinforce good habits! Listen to music and have a dance session with your kids while you clean your teeth or give your roommate permission to pinch you every time you miss out on oral care. That\u2019ll definitely keep you motivated, as long as you\u2019re brave enough to endure the punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgrade Your Dental Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be honest: do you enjoy brushing your teeth? It doesn\u2019t have to be fun, per se, but like a shower, good oral hygiene should help you feel fresh and clean. If you absolutely dread the task, maybe your equipment is giving you sensory overload. Make sure your toothbrush has soft bristles, try out a different toothpaste type or flavor, and consider getting a water flosser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to building a new habit, it might take some out-of-the-box thinking to get it to stick. These solutions are just a few suggestions. If you think of something you want to try, go for it! And don\u2019t forget that your dentist is on your side. They can give you loads of oral-hygiene-promoting ideas, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/meet-dr-sean-brown.html\">Dr. Sean Brown<\/a> is a friendly and knowledgeable dentist with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Buffalo. He enjoys helping patients protect their oral health and feel confident in their smiles through advanced treatments like Invisalign. If you&#8217;re ready to improve your quality of life, you\u2019re in good hands. Call <a href=\"tel:+12153482224\">(215) 348-2224<\/a> to schedule an Invisalign consultation at Sean Brown DDS or visit our website to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seanbrowndds.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">request an appointment online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sometimes getting a new routine to stick is much harder than the routine itself. 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