Brushing teeth may seem like a pushover, but countless folks brush their teeth incorrectly, either by leaving out so much that they hardly clean anything, or by scrubbing too hard, and harming their teeth and gums. However well you try to brush your teeth, there are always some germs which will be left behind. The instant you stop brushing your teeth and take away the toothbrush from your mouth, the growth of plaque starts once again. Within 24 hours, these microorganisms can set up an outpost and begin damaging your teeth and gums; which is why dentists advocate brushing twice daily to systematically interrupt the growth of plaque.
You should request from your dentist or dental hygienist that they give you a grounding in correct tooth brushing technique. Meanwhile, you might find the following popular Modified Bass method helpful. Before you begin, keep in mind that you should avoid the use of stiff toothbrushes, as well as using too much force while brushing teeth. These habits may cause abrasions to the tooth enamel or dentin which could lead to tooth sensitivity problems. The whole toothbrushing process should take a period of two to three minutes tops.
Set off by putting the toothbrush bristles at a forty five degree angle on the front surface of the rear teeth. Progress the toothbrush in little circular motions. Ensure that you simply brush the tooth and particularly the zone wherever the tooth meets the gums. As you continue brushing in a circular motion, gradually advance in the direction of the front teeth. Do not hurry, take your time and wash out all food remains and plaque. At some point, if you are encounter problems with the brush fitting in your mouth, you may twist it upright and carry on to brush at a 45 degree angle to the front surface and gum line.
Now deal with the rear teeth on the opposite side as you carry on to move around the arch. Go over these steps as well with the side of the teeth that is nearest to the tongue.
After that, move the toothbrush from side to side in a “scrubbing motion” when you position the toothbrush bristles on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Make sure to brush the chewing surfaces of all teeth as well as front teeth.
The tongue can also accumulate microbes and germs that can cause cavities, and must be cleaned as well. After rinsing your toothbrush, place it on your tongue, and gently run the bristles over it. If you are not up for it or don’t feel at ease cleaning your tongue with your toothbrush, you may use a tongue scraper. Freshen your breath by removing bacteria that cause bad breath.
After finishing brushing your teeth, use chewable tablets which make dental plaque visible, so you can check if you have effectively removed dental plaque. After brushing teeth, put the last touches on your dental hygiene by using dental floss.
Contact a dentist or dental hygienist at Water Brook Dental in Washington DC for a dental check-up and other dental needs. Water Brook Dental has two locations in Washington DC. The Columbia Heights location is very conveniently located to Downtown DC, Northeast DC, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, U-Street Corridor, Mount Pleasant and many other parts of Washington. The Eastern Ave NW location is conveniently located to Downtown Silver Spring, Takoma Park MD, Silver Spring MD, Colesville, and other parts of Maryland as well as Northern Virginia and other parts of Virginia.
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