Brushing Tips

Brushing your teeth after meals and a least twice a day will help remove decay-causing plaque that accumulates on your teeth. It is recommended that you brush your teeth for 3-4 minutes (try brushing while listening to a complete song on the radio). Most people spend less than one minute brushing.

Removing food debris by brushing immediately after meals helps prevent cavities. Food remaining between your teeth turns into cavity causing acids. Frequent and thorough brushing will remove these acids and eliminate bacteria which are responsible for tooth decay and gum disease.

Use a multi-tufted, soft bristle toothbrush for best results. Choose a brush with a long, wide handle. This will allow you to grasp it firmly for effective brushing. The toothbrush head should be small enough for easy access to your back teeth.

Selecting a toothpaste that contains flouride will help fight cavities and gum disease. Only a pea-size amount of toothpaste is necessary for brushing.

Healthy teeth and gums are easy to achieve and maintain if you brush and floss regularly. Flossing helps remove food particles between teeth.

(Article taken from SMILE HEALTH NEWS volume #2, Issue #2, Published by Glidewell Laboratories)

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