305-443-4713What do you do to keep up your oral health? Do you make a point of brush and floss every day? If so, good for you—but what would you do if you found your toothpaste tube empty one day and weren’t able to get more right away? As you can probably guess, you shouldn’t just avoid brushing. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do in a pinch.
Mouthwash is one option you should consider. As you may know, mouthwash can fight off cavities, bad breath, gingivitis, and even wash away food particles. However, please remember that, while using mouthwash is better than nothing, please don’t plan on replacing brushing.
Luckily, if you don’t have mouthwash or toothpaste or mouthwash, there are a few things you can still use. For instance, you may consider putting baking powder on your toothbrush and brushing with it. This is a safe option—in fact, many toothpastes contain baking powder. However, you can also use hydrogen peroxide like mouthwash, as long as you mix it with equal parts water. Also, please avoid swallowing this solution.
Similarly, chewing gum and certain herbs can help. You see, chewing gum promotes saliva, which carries away bad bacteria and bad food particles. If you are worried about using gum, please consider using mint, rosemary, sage, and thyme instead. Still, please remember that none of these options will work as well as using toothpaste.
Finally, to enjoy a healthy smile, please remember to visit a dentist once every six months for a routine cleaning and checkup. If you would like to learn more, or are interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Raymond del Castillo, please don’t hesitate to contact Raymond del Castillo, DDS at 305-443-4713. We will gladly answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you soon.