Are You Brushing Correctly

We recommend the following dental care steps for achieving healthy teeth and gums, 
 
- Brush with a soft round bristle toothbrush  
- Replace your toothbrush every three to four months  
- Change your toothbrush after an illness  
- When you're brushing your teeth along the gum line, make sure to angle your brush 45 degrees - so it goes against your teeth and gums  
- Move your toothbrush back and forth in small, round strokes  
- The correct brushing motion is more like massaging along the gum line rather than vigorous brushing 
 
Other dental care steps, which can help maintain your natural teeth for life, include,  
 
- Use toothpaste with added fluoride  
- In order to stop plaque from forming between teeth, you should floss your teeth daily  
- Floss against the end-side of the tooth and scale the floss up-and-down several times  
- Stock dental floss in your purse, at your office desk and in your car for use when needed  
- Your tongue is a major source of plaque and bad breath.  
 
Brush your tongue gently with your toothbrush twice daily (when you brush your teeth) 
 
- Attend periodontal check-ups  
- Have oral cancer screenings 
- Avoid tobacco products  
- Avoid excessive alcohol use  
- Maintain a healthy diet