Good Dental Health Means Proper Tooth Brushing
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Do you know if you have good dental health? If you have been to your dentist lately, you probably do. Your dentist is the very best person to keep watch over your teeth through routine checkups, examinations and cleanings. After all, these routine appointments are a key part of today’s general and family dentistry.
But at these appointments, has your dentist ever mentioned proper tooth brushing? Do you know if you are brushing your teeth properly? An integral component of good dental health is sound teeth brushing. Even if you think you brush perfectly well, these helpful tips will come in handy as a refresher. And remember - always consult your Indiana dentist for all concerns related to dental health.
- Grab your toothpaste tube and squeeze some on your brush. Look at that tube of toothpaste. It should clearly say it contains fluoride and show the seal of the American Dental Association (ADA). Make sue it does. And your toothbrush - it should have firm bristles. For most people, firm bristles are a must to adequately clean teeth, not soft bristles
- Begin brushing your teeth using short, back-and-forth brushing motions to clean the outside, inside and tops of your teeth. Follow with up and down motions on the exterior and interior surfaces of the teeth.
- Brush along the gum line, but be gentle to avoid damaging your gums. Gum disease typically starts at the gum line, so take extra care to brush well in this area.
- Use extra care to brush in the back of your mouth - those hard to reach teeth such as your molars. Bacteria can hide back there and cause a lot of damage if left unchecked.
- The final brushing step should be to brush your tongue. Doing so will remove all that nasty bacteria that accumulates on your tongue that typically causes bad breath - plus your mouth will feel so much fresher.
- Tooth brushing is now complete! Spit out your toothpaste and rinse your mouth with water.
- This final step could be performed first or last - different people prefer it differently. Even if you are an expert brusher, flossing is so very important to good dental health. It removes food particles and bacteria from between your teeth. And the fact is, most adult cavities occur between the teeth. The best thing to do for good dental health is to brush your teeth at least twice a day (after you wake up and before you go to bed). When flossing, insert the floss between the teeth and glide it gently between them, softly rubbing each side of the tooth.
With good teeth brushing and flossing techniques, you can be more assured of good dental health. Always consult your family dentistry practitioner to ensure optimum dental health. One of the best in our state is Indiana dentist Dr. Joseph Majka. Offering a full range of general and family dentistry, Dr. Majka will provide the kind of gentle, professional dental care you have been searching for. Contact Dr. Majka for an appointment today.