Forget to Brush? Your Smartphone Can Help You Achieve a Healthier Mouth

Brushing your teeth at least twice daily is crucial to maintaining good oral health. However, it can be easy to forget to brush occasionally. If you have trouble remembering to brush and floss, you can lean on technology! At Beckham Square Family Dental, we suggest the following apps to help you stay on top of your dental hygiene and make brushing more enjoyable.

Text2Floss

Text2Floss is an app that promotes accountability by sending text reminders to brush and floss. After receiving a message, you text back when you’ve brushed or flossed that day, and the app keeps track of your progress.

The app will also text you oral hygiene tips, help you schedule future appointments, and provide insights into how oral health is tied to general health. You can even use the app to find a dentist near you.

Toothsavers

Toothsavers Brushing Game is an app designed for kids ages five and up. It’s an educational and interactive game that teaches healthy brushing habits and how to care for your teeth.

The game places your child in a kingdom setting. To play, your child brushes virtual teeth to move the story along while learning proper brushing techniques. The app also teaches them about mouth bacteria, how food gets stuck between teeth, and the importance of removing them. The app also features a video that shows kids how to brush. Some settings allow you to send notifications to your phone to remind your kids to brush.

Brush, The Tooth Companion

With Brush, it’s easy to track your brushing and not miss a day of good oral hygiene. On your smartphone or tablet, the app provides a two-minute brushing timer, helps you set daily goals, and has integrative features, allowing you to store all your dental health information in one place.

Support from the Best Dental Practice in the Tri-State Area

At Beckham Square Family Dental, we are the premier dental office nearby to assist you with your oral health. You can count on us to stay on top of the latest advances in dentistry. We can also recommend other technology tools to help you and your family stay on top of your dental health and overall well-being.