Are you brushing correctly?
We recommend the following dental care steps for achieving healthy teeth and gums;
– Brush with a soft round bristle toothbrush
– Replace your toothbrush every three to four months
– Change your toothbrush after an illness
– When you’re brushing your teeth along the gum line, make sure to angle your brush 45 degrees – so it goes against your teeth and gums
– Move your toothbrush back and forth in small, round strokes
– The correct brushing motion is more like massaging along the gum line rather than vigorous brushing
Other dental care steps, which can help maintain your natural teeth for life, include;
– Use toothpaste with added fluoride
– In order to stop plaque from forming between teeth, you should floss your teeth daily
– Floss against the end-side of the tooth and scale the floss up-and-down several times
– Stock dental floss in your purse, at your office desk and in your car for use when needed
– Your tongue is a major source of plaque and bad breath.
– Brush your tongue gently with your toothbrush twice daily (when you brush your teeth)
– Attend periodontal check-ups
– Have oral cancer screenings
– Avoid tobacco products
– Avoid excessive alcohol use
– Maintain a healthy diet