Why is oral hygiene so important?
3 out of 4 adults are affected at some point in their life with gum disease and cavities. This could result in staining, damage, and potential loss of teeth.
Oral Hygiene
Our recommended routines for a healthier smile.
How cavities & gum disease can occur:
Bacterial plaque can easily build up at your gum line, on your teeth, and in between teeth.
The build up can decay teeth, cause discoloration, create sensitive teeth, and more.
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Questions &Answers
The best tooth brushing techniques...
How much pressure should I use when brushing?
A soft rounded bristle brush is the best bristle strength to effectively clean without injury to your teeth and gums. Ask us about the two-finger brushing technique!
What are some overall best practices?
- You should brush your teeth for a total of 2 minutes. As a rule of thumb, try to brush the surface of each tooth about 10 times.
- Try to watch yourself in the mirror to make sure you clean each surface.
What steps should your child take when brushing their teeth?
- Position the brush at a 45 degree angle where your gums and teeth meet.
- Gently move the brush in a circular motion several times using small, gentle strokes brushing the outside surfaces of your teeth.
- When you are done cleaning the outside surfaces of all your teeth, follow the same directions while cleaning the inside of the back teeth.
- To clean the inside surfaces of the upper and lower front teeth, hold the brush vertically. Make several gentle back-and-forth strokes over each tooth.
- Don’t forget to gently brush the surrounding gum tissue!
- Clean the biting surfaces of your teeth by using short, gentle strokes.
- After you are done, rinse vigorously to remove any plaque you might have loosened while brushing.
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Kristi
Scheduling Coordinator