You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to autopilot morning and night and get it done. But Art of Dentistry Institute in Irvine CA has a question: are you doing it right? We ask this in all seriousness. There is always room for improvement, even in something as basic as brushing your teeth.
Essential Dental Health
Brushing, after all, is an important part of any daily dental health routine. We recommend brushing your teeth twice a day, and with a soft-bristled toothbrush. We strongly recommend flossing, too. Before or after you brush? The jury remains out on that one. We think before is better, but the most important thing is that you do it. Be sure to get all over your teeth: the front and the sides, inside and out, and the tops. When you do the sides, be sure you brush along the gumline. Use a gentle touch, and hold the brush at a 45-degree angle. As you do the front and side surfaces, move the brush in gentle, circular strokes.
Toothpaste
Use a pea-sized blob of fluoridated toothpaste – or more than pea-sized, if you’re so inclined. A little extra is no big deal, but be sure to use enough. Be sure the head of the toothbrush isn’t too big, especially if you have a smaller mouth. It needs to fit easily between your cheeks and gums. The handle is less important. Make sure it feels comfortable in your hand. Replace your toothbrush every three months, if not more often.
Tooth Massage
Plaque is soft and loose, so you don’t have to scrub very hard to remove it. Think of it not so much as brushing, but massaging your teeth and gums. With that in mind you should you be able to keep a light touch. Finally, brush for at least two minutes. If you’re running late, and are tempted to cut it short, resist. If it helps, use a stopwatch. You’ve probably got one on your smart phone. At Art of Dentistry Institute in Irvine CA we want the best possible dental health for all of our patients. People come from Santa Ana, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach for adult orthodontics, complete family dentistry, and lots more. Schedule your next checkup with us today!
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Art of Dentistry Institute in Irvine CA, we have some good news and bad news.
At Art of Dentistry Institute in Irvine CA we are a primary care dental provider, a role that we take very seriously. When you come in for your regular checkup we will give you a thorough examination and cleaning to ensure you have good dental health.
There are nearly 150,000 dentists practicing in North America (someone really does keep track), and most of them are general or family dentists. That means you can turn to us for a wide range of services, including matters related to overall health. The link between your dental health and general health is well-established.
Other available services include:
No one can miss a fabulous smile, and a really good one is a valuable asset professionally and socially. If you’d like yours to be brighter and lighter, cosmetic dentistry from Art of Dentistry Institute in Irvine CA can deliver!
In this post from Art of Dentistry Institute in Irvine CA, we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law: one of those things that’s bound to happen. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know.
