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Healthier Teeth and Gums

Friday, May 06, 2011

Best practices for healthy teeth and gums

It is best to use a toothbrush with soft bristles, while also using toothpaste with a strip of fluoride. As you brush your teeth, always move the brush in a small, circular manner. This is the best way to reach the small food particles that are stuck in the gaps between your teeth. This type of action will also reach the food particles under your gum line.

The best way to hold your toothbrush is at an angle. You should brush your teeth slowly and be careful not to apply too much pressure. You need to ensure that you cover all areas of your teeth as you brush.

It is important that you brush in an upward motion on your lower teeth. Likewise you should brush in a downward motion on your upper teeth. You also need to brush the outside, inside and the chewing surface of all of your front and back teeth.

Never forget to brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth, while also brushing your teeth.

You are advised to brush your teeth at least four times during the day, as this will prevent the accumulation of food particles and plaque building up. The best times to brush your teeth are right after breakfast in the morning, after you eat lunch, immediately after your dinner and just before you go to bed at night.

It is also important that you keep an eye on your toothbrush. As soon as the bristles start to wear down or fray, it is time to replace your toothbrush. You should think of replacing it every three months as a general rule of thumb. If you have any questions on how to maintain a cleaner healthier mouth, please give us a call at 561-394-9000. We will arrange an appointment to help you achieve your ultimate oral health.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.