subject: Upper East Side Braces - Brushing and Flossing [print this page] Upper East Side Braces - Brushing and Flossing
Proper brushing takes at least two minutes i.e.120 seconds! Most of the adults do not maintain the same timings for brushing that long. To brush your teeth properly, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gumline, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restoration.
Type of the Toothbrush:
*Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is suitable for removing all types of plaques and debris from your teeth. Only Small-headed brushes are always preferable, since they can reach easily to all the areas of the mouth, including the back teeth.
*For many, a powered toothbrush is a good alternative. It can do a better job of cleaning teeth for those who have some difficulty in brushing or who have a limited manual dexterity.
*The best toothbrush is the one that fits your mouth and allows you to brush the teeth easily. Selecting the tooth brush is your wish and the basic things to be considered before choosing are the type of handle , shape of the head and style of the bristles.
How to Brush:
There are certain methods of brushing the teeth to maintain your health clean. There are about 4 important steps to Concentrate. They are,
Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then similiarly with your lower teeth
Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then similiarly with your lower teeth
Clean the chewing surfaces
For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too
Toothpastes:
Nowadays so many toothpastes are available in the market and choosing the best one is quite confusing.When you think to buy a toothpaste for your child, look for a paste with high fluoride content which tastes good. There are variety of toothpastes designed with many special conditions, such as cavities, gingivitis,tartar, stained teeth and sensitivity. It is important to use a right toothpaste
How often should I change my toothbrush:
Most of the dentists agree that you should change your toothbrush once in every three months. Most of the orthodontic research made after three months of normal wear and tear, toothbrushes become less effective in removing the plaques from teeth and gums.
Flossing:
The Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles from the places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach under the gumline between your teeth. Because, the plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended.
To obtain the maximum benefits from flossing, try to follow the below given technique:
Try to Start with 18 inches of floss and wind the floss around the middle finger leaving an inch or two of floss to work with.
Holding the floss tightly between your thumbs and index fingers, slide it gently up and down between your teeths.
Gently curve the floss of each teeth base, making sure you go beneath the gumline.
There are two types of floss from which to choose:
Nylon or multifilament floss
PTFE monofilament floss
By using a standard method of brushing and flossing daily,we can easily maintain and uplift the family's health.
