You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and get it over with. Nevertheless, the Addison Dentist in Addison TX asks you: are you doing it correctly?
Many people are making teeth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better sustain your oral health and protect your smile from tooth decay and gum disease.
Here are critical tooth brushing tips:
1. Take your time.
It’s understandable. You want to get it over with and go to bed. Proper teeth cleaning takes time and careful attention. Time yourself the next time you brush—you might be surprised at how quickly you finish. The process should take at least two to three minutes. It can also be beneficial to take a different route around your mouth every few days. By altering your pattern, you approach areas from a different, and possibly, better angle.
2. Don’t forget to floss.
No matter how agile you can be with your brush, it’s challenging to get rid of the plaque from all those narrow gaps between your teeth. That is where bacteria can easily multiply and start the decay process.
3. Use the right toothbrush.
It is ironic that some people hurt their enamel or gums because they brush too vigorously with a hard brush. Dr. Contrucci counsels patients to only use a soft brush. If you’ve had gum grafts, you may want to use an extra soft brush.
4. Don’t keep your tooth brush near the toilet.
This is horrible to think about, but each time the toilet is flushed, bacteria is sent far into the air—even if you close the lid. Keep your toothbrush in a clean place and permit it to air dry.
5. Use fluoride toothpaste.
This may seem like a no-brainer but you may be surprised that some oral care products don’t contain fluoride. And you may think it’s only for children. Not true. Your enamel is constantly under assault from acidic foods and drinks and fluoride helps it remineralize.
Our team at The Addison Dentist places the dental health of each patient at the top of the list of our priorities. We provide general and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule your next checkup with us today.
Contact The Addison Dentist:
469-998-2515
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
4145 Belt Line Rd Ste 208
Addison, Texas
75001
