A clean, healthy mouth is more important than you may think! The American Medical Association notes that oral health directly corresponds to overall health. So being sure that you and your family maintain healthy teeth and gums is all but essential.
Not taking proper care of your mouth can lead to issues like gum disease, cavities, bad breath and even loss of your teeth. In addition to visiting your dentist twice a year for cleanings and brushing twice a day, there’s more you can do to ensure your mouth is the healthiest it can be.
And Redwood Dental group of metro Detroit wants help you do just that!
Back to basics
Most folks don’t think much about brushing their teeth. In fact, it can be so routine that you may not even give it much thought whatsoever. However, have you ever wondered if you’re brushing effectively?
Brushing two minutes, twice a day (and flossing daily) is the general guideline set by the American Dental Association. But here are additional some tips:
-Use a timer to be sure you are, in fact, brushing for two minutes (it’s longer than it seems!)
-Hold your tooth brush at a 45-degree angle and use short gentle strokes, paying special attention to your gum line and hard-to-reach areas like the back of teeth
-Clean the outer surface of the upper, then the lower teeth
-Clean the inner surface of the upper, then the lower teeth
-Clean the chewing surfaces of the upper, then the lower teeth
-Brush your tongue or use a tongue brush designed to remove residue from the tongue’s surface
-Use a soft-bristled brush with a small head (this will make it easier to reach all areas of the mouth) or a powered toothbrush
-Replace your toothbrush (or toothbrush head) every three months
-Hold your tooth brush at a 45-degree angle and use short gentle strokes, paying special attention to your gum line and hard-to-reach areas like the back of teeth
-Clean the outer surface of the upper, then the lower teeth
-Clean the inner surface of the upper, then the lower teeth
-Clean the chewing surfaces of the upper, then the lower teeth
-Brush your tongue or use a tongue brush designed to remove residue from the tongue’s surface
-Use a soft-bristled brush with a small head (this will make it easier to reach all areas of the mouth) or a powered toothbrush
-Replace your toothbrush (or toothbrush head) every three months
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