The importance of regular teeth brushing

Brushing your teeth regularly is the most important thing to do when trying to maintain healthy teeth, gums,  and to prevent gum disease. Most people don’t realize the importance in choosing the right toothbrush and adapting to a proper brushing technique.When choosing a toothbrush take a look to see if there is an ADA seal on the box to ensure the bristles aren’t too hard You will also want to make sure that the brush fits comfortably into your hand.  Done correcting, brushing your teeth at least twice a day once in the morning and once before bed for a total of 3 minutes at a time can help to ensure long-term dental health.

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How to brush your teeth effectively

Brushing tips to keep your teeth in great shape

  • Brushing either twice a day or after every meal
  • Take time to brush the teeth properly, experts recommend 3 minutes
  • Angle your brush towards the gum line but brush gently you don’t want to damage the gums
  • It’s better to use a toothpaste with fluoride to help fight off bacteria that causes cavities
  • Make sure to clean every surface of the teeth
  • Brush your tongue, make sure to scrape all that bacteria off which causes bad breath
  • Replace your toothbrush once every 3 to 4 months
  • Choose a brush that suits your mouth size
  • Choose soft bristles, the harder the bristle does not mean your teeth will get any cleaner
  • Try setting a timer while brushing
  • Spend an even amount of time on each side of the mouth

    While you’re at your next dental visit if you have any questions in regards to brushing the teeth the dentist or hygienist would be happy to go over the proper brushing techniques with you. Remember that even though you may be doing an excellent job at brushing the toothbrush bristles can’t get in between the teeth, it is so important to floss in order to remove all the plaque build up that takes place in those tiny little spaces between the teeth. Most patients are now more interested in the electric toothbrushes because people feel they are a lot easier to use and that they do a better job. They also come with disposable heads so although they can be expensive it is something you will have for a while. With that people said a lot of dentist will also say that if you are using a manual toothbrush and your are doing it properly then that’s just fine, the key behind reducing cavities is not the brush you use it’s the way you use it