At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we are all about educating our patients and promoting good dental health. By following the three steps below, you’ll go a long way to ensuring the health of your teeth and gums. Sometimes life really is as easy as 1-2-3.
1 Soft Bristle Toothbrush
Gentle brushing will achieve the same results as hard bristle brushing without the abrasive damage to gums and gum line. There is never a good reason to use hard or medium bristle toothbrushes. Better yet, wet the soft bristle toothbrush to be sure the bristles are soft and pliant before brushing.
2 Minutes of Brushing and Flossing
Imagine your mouth in four sections, and spend a good 30 seconds in each quarter. Hit the chewing surfaces, the inside surfaces, the outside surfaces and gently massage the gums. Be sure to reach the far side of the back tooth that is never visible but can collect food and allow tooth decay to begin. Take two minutes to floss after brushing in the evening to remove any remnants the toothbrush couldn’t coax out and to clean any build-up. You have approximately 32 teeth and 32 gaps to floss clean. Two minutes should do the trick, but adding an extra minute for good measure can’t hurt.
3 Times a Day
Brushing after every meal should remain the goal. This is difficult for those who are not home for the midday meal. To achieve good dental hygiene, brushing is priority one.
There are as many toothpaste choices out there as you have teeth; without consistent brushing and flossing, those teeth are facing sure destruction. Toothpaste acts as the vehicle that collects the debris, keeps the bristles pliable, fluoridates the mouth, freshens the breath and other side jobs. But after every meal, gently removing food debris prevents breakdown on precious tooth surfaces. Even if you don’t use toothpaste after lunch, a quick brush can keep your teeth free of buildup.
Here at The Addison Dentist in Addison TX we want the best possible dental health for each patient. So brush after every meal, and see us for a checkup twice a year! Our services include general and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule an appointment today!
Contact The Addison Dentist:
469-998-2515
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
4145 Belt Line Rd Ste 208
Addison, Texas
75001
