Applications to care for your teeth
It's no secret that dental hygiene is important. We all know that we're supposed to brush our teeth at least twice a day, floss regularly, and see the dentist for checkups and cleanings. But despite this knowledge, many of us still don't take care of our teeth as well as we should. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only about half of Americans aged 30 and over say they brush their teeth twice a day.
There are many reasons why people don't take good care of their teeth. For some, it's simply a matter of not knowing how or where to start. Others find dental care too expensive or time-consuming. And then there are those who have difficulty taking care of their teeth due to physical or cognitive limitations.
Whatever the reason, it's best to find ways to help us take good care of our teeth. Thanks to technology, there are now more resources than ever to help you do just that.
Apps that may help
There are many apps available that can help people take better care of their teeth. For example, there are apps that track your brushing and flossing habits, remind you to brush and floss regularly, and provide tips on how to improve your oral hygiene. There are also apps that can help you find a dentist in your area or make an appointment for a dental checkup.
Now, let's take a look at our recommendations.
Brush Up: Toothbrush Trainer
Brush Up is a toothbrush training game that helps kids learn skills and become responsible for their dental hygiene. The app includes a Selfie Assessment Game, which helps kids build habits and earn prizes.
Oral-B
The Oral-B app connects to Oral-B iO, Genius and Smart Series electric toothbrushes with compatible devices. It helps you track and review your brushing habits on the Apple Health App. The app also has a gum bleeding tracker to help you capture instances of gum bleeding for better oral health.
Brush DJ
The Brush DJ app is a toothbrush timer app that plays 2 minutes of music from your devices, cloud or streaming service - to make toothbrushing for an effective length of time less boring. Brush DJ has been developed by a dentist for anyone wanting to reduce their risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Also, by using this app you will find new songs and rediscover your music collection- from guilty pleasures to holiday anthems!
Conclusion
Dental hygiene is important for everyone, but it can be especially difficult for some people to take care of their teeth.
There are many apps available that can help people take better care of their teeth, and we've listed a few of our favorites here.
If you're having trouble taking care of your teeth, we hope you'll give one of these apps a try.
Your health care professional can help you choose
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