{"id":4270,"date":"2026-03-22T10:28:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/dental-knowledge\/proper-oral-care-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T01:14:34","slug":"proper-oral-care-guide","status":"publish","type":"dental_knowledge","link":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/proper-oral-care-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Oral Care Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/proper-oral-care-guide\/#The_secret_to_keeping_a_healthy_beautiful_smile_every_day_with_Phuong_Thanh_Dental_Clinic\" >The secret to keeping a healthy, beautiful smile every day with Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/proper-oral-care-guide\/#1_Why_is_proper_oral_care_important\" >1. Why is proper oral care important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/proper-oral-care-guide\/#2_8_oral_care_habits_you_should_maintain\" >2. 8 oral care habits you should maintain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size: 18px; list-style: none; padding-left: 0;\">\r\n<li>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_secret_to_keeping_a_healthy_beautiful_smile_every_day_with_Phuong_Thanh_Dental_Clinic\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The secret to keeping a healthy, beautiful smile every day with Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Healthy teeth not only help you chew well but also play an important role in building confidence in communication. However, many people still do not care for their teeth properly, leading to problems such as tooth decay, gum inflammation, and bad breath.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic<\/strong> believes that:<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 Proper care from an early stage = Saving treatment costs later<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2 id=\"vi-sao-cham-soc-rang-mieng\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_is_proper_oral_care_important\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">1. Why is proper oral care important?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Teeth and gums are exposed every day to bacteria, food, and acids. If they are not cleaned properly, plaque will accumulate and cause many serious dental problems.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Proper oral care helps:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Keep your breath fresh<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Protect tooth enamel in the long term<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Reduce the need for complex treatment costs<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 According to experts, most oral diseases can be prevented if you maintain proper daily hygiene<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2 id=\"8-thoi-quen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_8_oral_care_habits_you_should_maintain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2. 8 oral care habits you should maintain<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"danh-rang-2-lan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2.1 Brush your teeth twice a day \u2013 an essential habit<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Brush your teeth in the morning and before going to bed. These are the times when bacteria are most active.<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 Don\u2019t forget to replace your toothbrush every 3\u20134 months to ensure effective cleaning<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4115,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-4115\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_pczzm8pczzm8pczz-edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_pczzm8pczzm8pczz-edited.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_pczzm8pczzm8pczz-edited-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_pczzm8pczzm8pczz-edited-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_pczzm8pczzm8pczz-edited-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:image --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"danh-rang-dung-cach\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2.2 Brush your teeth using the correct technique<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Brushing more often is not always better \u2013 brushing incorrectly can wear down enamel and cause gum recession.<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The correct way:<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hold the toothbrush at about a 45-degree angle to the gums<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Brush gently in circular motions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Clean the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4094,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1277\" height=\"718\" class=\"wp-image-4094\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-edited.png 1277w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-edited-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-edited-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1277px) 100vw, 1277px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:image --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"lam-sach-luoi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2.3 Clean your tongue \u2013 a commonly overlooked step<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Bacteria are not only found on the teeth but also on the tongue, causing bad breath.<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 Gently brush your tongue every day to keep your breath fresh<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4096,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1289\" height=\"725\" class=\"wp-image-4096\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-edited.png 1289w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-edited-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-edited-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1289px) 100vw, 1289px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:image --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"kem-fluoride\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2.4 Choose a toothpaste with fluoride<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Fluoride helps:<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Strengthen tooth enamel<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prevent tooth decay<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Protect teeth from acid attacks<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 This is the most important criterion when choosing toothpaste<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4102,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1327\" height=\"746\" class=\"wp-image-4102\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-1-edited.png 1327w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-1-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-1-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-1-edited-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-1-1-edited-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1327px) 100vw, 1327px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:image --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"chi-nha-khoa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2.5 Use dental floss or a water flosser<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A toothbrush cannot completely clean between the teeth.<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 Dental floss helps remove plaque without damaging the gums<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4104,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1327\" height=\"746\" class=\"wp-image-4104\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-2-edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-2-edited.png 1327w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-2-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-2-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-2-edited-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-2-edited-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1327px) 100vw, 1327px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:image --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"suc-mieng\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2.6 Rinse your mouth after meals<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mouthwash helps:<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Reduce bacteria<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Neutralize acids<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Clean hard-to-reach areas<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4108,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1327\" height=\"746\" class=\"wp-image-4108\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-3-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-3-1-edited.png 1327w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-3-1-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-3-1-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-3-1-edited-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-3-1-edited-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1327px) 100vw, 1327px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:image --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"an-uong\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2.7 Eat wisely \u2013 protect your teeth from within<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Recommended:<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Drink plenty of water<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Eat green vegetables, fruits, and calcium-rich foods<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Limit:<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sweets and carbonated drinks<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Highly acidic foods (lemons, soft drinks, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 Sugar is the \u201cnumber one enemy\u201d that causes tooth decay<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4110,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4110 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-4-edited-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-4-edited-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-4-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-4-edited-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-4-edited-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cyxiwucyxiwucyxi-4-edited.png 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:image --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 id=\"kham-rang\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2.8 Have a dental check-up every 6 months<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This is an important step, but it is often overlooked.<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Regular check-ups help:<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Detect dental issues early<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Remove tartar and provide deep cleaning<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prevent dangerous complications<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 Many oral health problems can be treated easily if detected early<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1032\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2.jpg\" alt=\"A dentist at Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic performing treatment with a microscope in the general dentistry room, ensuring high precision and safety\" width=\"952\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2.jpg 770w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"tre-nho\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3. Oral care for children \u2013 what parents need to know<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Oral care for children should begin very early. <\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Some important principles: <\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Clean your child\u2019s teeth as soon as baby teeth appear <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Children under 2 years old: no toothpaste needed yet Limit sweets and avoid giving milk before bedtime <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Teach children to brush their teeth from an early age Take children for an early dental visit (from age 1) <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 Good habits from an early age will determine lifelong oral health<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4112 \" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-edited.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"946\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-edited.png 694w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-edited-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"loi-khuyen\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">4. Advice from Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic <\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Oral care is not difficult, but it requires the right method and consistency every day. <\/span> <span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic recommends: <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2714 Combine home care with regular dental check-ups <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2714 Don\u2019t wait until it hurts to see a dentist <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2714 Prevention is better than treatment <\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"phuong-thanh\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">5. Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic \u2013 Accompanying your smile <\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">With a team of experienced dentists and a modern equipment system, Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic is committed to providing: <\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Comprehensive oral care services <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Personalized consultation for each condition <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Safe procedures following medical standards <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\ud83d\udc49 Book your appointment today for a free check-up and consultation!<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The secret to keeping a healthy, beautiful smile every day with Phuong Thanh Dental Clinic Healthy teeth not only help you chew well but also play an important role in building confidence in communication. 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