How To Take Care Of Your Teeth
Proper Brushing And Flossing Technique
Do you remember your parents telling you over and
over, “brush your teeth?” There was a reason for it and
now that you are an adult you probably have a much better understanding
of how this takes place.
There are many reasons why teeth decay. The majority
of them can be traced back to poor dental hygiene. There is no substitute
for regular personal care.
Poor dental hygiene
Poor dental hygiene is a leading cause of tooth decay
and discoloration. Lack of brushing, flossing and regular checkups
are the most important weapon for ridding oneself of bad breath and
preventing more serious conditions from developing.
All of these conditions can leave you with teeth and
that need lots of help! Fortunately we live in the modern world. Unlike
those ancestors of ours, we have access to dental procedures that
were nothing more than “science fiction” in centuries
past.
In addition, follow these tips:
Proper way to brush teeth
You brush should be against the gums at a 45 degree
angle. Strokes should be gentle in tooth wide increments. Brush each
side and the top. Don’t forget to brush your tongue.
Proper toothbrush care
If this topic appears to be another “no brainer”
it really is not. Many people do not understand proper care of their
toothbrush.
Remember, it is an object that enters your mouth daily
coming in contact with billions of bacteria not to mention certain
instances of contamination by bleeding of the gyms or other conditions.
First of all, never share your toothbrush! There is
a huge risk of cross-contamination when this practiced is followed.
Always thoroughly rinse your toothbrush after use
and store it brush side up to dry naturally. If a common storage system
is used, do not allow the brushes to come in contact with one another.
There are mixed thoughts regarding the storage of
toothbrushes in a disinfectant. One school of thought advocates that
you can do more harm by storing the toothbrush in the same disinfection
repeatedly, thereby creating another possibility of cross-contamination.
Never store your toothbrush in a closed container
that can set up a favorable climate for bacteria to form.
Did you know that you need to throw away your toothbrush
at least every six weeks or so? Don’t wait until the toothbrush
looks like it’s worn out, replace it automatically!
Proper way to floss
Use a length of floss 16 to 18 inches in length. Wrap
the floss around each of your middle fingers. Slip the floss between
your teeth. Form a u shape against the side of one tooth.
Beginning at the gum line, use a gentle rubbing motion
to remove the particles of food. Repeat with each adjacent tooth remembering
to take up the slack so that you are using a clean section of floss
for each tooth.
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