Brushing and Flossing |

brushING and flossING

It’s recommended to do brushing and flossing every day to keep your teeth bright, white and healthy. Here are some basic tips to show you the right techniques of brushing and flossing. We want you and every member of your family to know how to maintain your oral health. Follow some tips below to understand the basics of dental care habits you need to do at home.

Brushing Tips

TIP 1: Place your soft toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gum of the upper and lower teeth. Move the toothbrush in a back and forth motion and repeat for each tooth.

TIP 2: Brush gently in a circular motion and inside surface of each tooth, using the same back and forth technique.

TIP 3: Brush the outside surfaces of the teeth. Do the same for the backs of the teeth and chewing surfaces of each tooth.

TIP 4: Use the tip of your brush for the inner surface of your front teeth and brush the tongue to remove bacteria on the surface to reduce bad breath.

Flossing Tips

TIP 1: Wind about 18 inches of floss around your middle fingers and rest it across your thumbs and index fingers. It should be wrapped around one finger, and the other finger.

TIP 2: Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.

TIP 3: Holding the floss tightly around each tooth in a C shape and gently slide it beneath your gums.

TIP 4: Slide the floss up and down, repeating for each tooth.

Other Oral Health Care Tips

To prevent gum disease and other oral health problems, make sure you schedule regular dental cleanings and exams. If you have a dental problem such as a toothache, bleeding gums, changes in taste, loose teeth, swollen gums, receding gum line, and bad breath then contact our dentist immediately. In order to maintain healthy gums and teeth, it is recommended that you have a regular checkup with the dentist.

Call us today at (703) 595 – 2345 to make an appointment and we will help you with your dental needs. Click here to schedule an appointment.

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