Are you wondering why plaque keeps building up on your teeth, even though you're brushing and flossing every single day? It could be due to you doing a few things wrong when it comes to your oral care and diet that you may not be aware of. 

You're Using The Wrong Technique

It's entirely possible that you're using the wrong technique when you are brushing and flossing at home. The best way to find out if you have a poor technique is to bring your toothbrush and dental floss in at your next dental appointment, and then show your dentist how you brush and floss.

You may discover that you are not overlapping the toothbrush with your gums, and are missing the plaque that is getting caught in the pockets of your gums. You may be using the wrong motion when flossing, which is doing a poor job of removing plaque. If you're using an electric toothbrush, you may be moving it as if it was a normal toothbrush when it really needs to rest on the teeth. You'll never know what you're doing wrong until you show a dentist how you brush and floss.

You're Not Drinking Enough Water

A common reason why people have plaque buildup on their teeth is that they snack during the day. They pop small foods into their mouth to eat and do not really think much of it. Unfortunately, snacking during the day can lead to a lot of plaque buildup if you are not drinking enough water. That is because water is going to wash over your teeth and help remove those food particles that will turn into plaque by the end of the day.

In addition, a hydrated mouth is going to produce more saliva, which has the enzymes that your mouth uses to neutralize acids and break down food particles. Drinking more water never hurt anybody, so you might as well give it a try

You're Eating A Lot Of Starchy And Sugary Foods

The foods that are going to be most likely to leave plaque behind are starch and sugary foods. This is because bacteria love to feed on those sugars and starches, which are going to leave bacteria behind. That plaque also contributes to the loss of tooth enamel over time, which is something that you likely want to prevent from happening. Try cutting back on the sugars and starches to see if that makes a difference with your teeth at the end of the day.

Contact a local dental service, such as Midtown Family Dentistry, to learn more about dental cleaning.