Proper Dental Care
Have you ever wondered if you’re taking care of your teeth the right way? You may wonder what you can do to have proper dental care. You can meet with our Amherst dentist and have a free consultation to discuss your particular dental needs. In the meantime, read over this and see what you should add to your dental routine.
Proper Dental Care | Brushing
This is the most basic form of dental care that most everyone is familiar with. You may buy the top-quality brands that have been dentist recommended, and that is great. You can also go for generic brands so long as the bristle is soft. You don’t want to be scrubbing away the enamel on your teeth. It is good to spend a couple extra dollars to get the recommended brushes so that you know you are getting a quality tool. You may even consider getting the motorized brushes.
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The way that you brush can also make a huge difference in your dental hygiene. If you have a spot in your gums that is bothering you, try to hit that spot first when you brush. Don’t brush your teeth the same way every day. Change things up and make sure that you brush, not only your teeth, but your gums, mouth, and tongue. All of areas of your mouth can build up bacteria. Ideally you want to brush your teeth twice a day and maybe more if you brush your teeth after meals which is advised.
Proper Dental Care | Flossing
Flossing is the one thing that we all need but not every one of us does regularly. Maybe we only do it when we feel a piece of lettuce between our teeth. Really, you should be doing it at least once a day. Having food particles stuck in between your teeth can cause some serious issues. If you don’t get those bits out, they can erode your enamel and irritate your gums causing foul breath. If you happen to suffer from bad breath and don’t floss, that could be the reason why. You can brush your tongue every day to try to fix your breath, but it may be due to the lack of flossing.
When you floss you want to make sure you are flossing both sides of the teeth. Be thorough and floss each side of the teeth so that you’re not leaving anything behind to ruin your dental health.
If you would like more information about proper dental care, please call our Amherst dentist office today for a free consultation with Dr. Douglas Hamill.
