Brushing & Flossing The Right Way

Regular dental checkups and cleanings help get the job done in terms of maintaining a good oral health and eliminating plaque.

Still, brushing and flossing regularly the right way is just as important and as essential.

One of the most effective ways to eliminate plaque is by brushing and flossing properly every day.

Using A Proper Technique In Brushing

Not everyone brushes his or her teeth well enough to prevent plaque from forming. To get rid of plaque and the problems it causes, one must follow these six proven brushing techniques:

1. Brush your teeth at least thrice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
2. Choose a toothpaste containing fluoride to help protect your teeth from decay.
3. Position the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against your gums.
4. Move the brush in a gentle, back-and-forth motion.
5. Brush the outside, inside, and chewing surfaces of teeth.
6. Also, brush your tongue to clean away any built-up bacteria and freshen your breath.

Floss Regularly And Properly

Brushing is a big part of fighting plaque, but the other dental care essential is flossing. Flossing removes the food particles trapped between teeth, which can cause plague and lead to gum disease.

Rather than spend time and money treating problems with an affordable dentist, prevent dental care problems by flossing once a day in the following way:

1. Pull off around 18 inches of floss and wrap it around each hand, holding it between your thumbs and forefingers.
2. Gently glide the floss between your teeth with a gentle, back-and-forth motion.
3. Hold the floss firmly against each tooth as you go.
4. Curve the floss against the tooth when it reaches the gum line.
5. Then guide the floss away from the gum with short, up-and-down motions.
6. Repeat on every tooth with a fresh section of floss.

Now you know how to, you should start making changes to your brushing and flossing ways for the better of your oral health.

Proper brushing and flossing along with regular dental consultations and checkups keep your teeth in the best shape possible. Call our Patient Care Lines: (+632) 368 5238 | (+63) 917 862 7454 | (+63) 921 217 0517 and let our dentists give your teeth a lift.