Orthodontist Columbus
Ohio
To prevent cavities , leading orthodontists recommend that
you need to remove plaque, the transparent layer of bacteria
that coats the teeth. The best way to do this is by brushing
your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day.
Brushing also stimulates the gums, which helps to keep them
healthy and prevent gum disease. Brushing and flossing are the
most important things that you can do to keep your teeth and
gums healthy. Toothpastes contain abrasives, detergents, and
foaming agents. Fluoride, the most common active ingredient in
toothpaste, is what prevents cavities. So you should always be
sure your toothpaste contains fluoride. About one person in 10
has a tendency to accumulate tartar quickly. Tartar is plaque
in a hardened form that is more damaging and difficult to
remove. Using antitartar toothpastes and mouthwashes, as well
as spending extra time brushing the teeth near the salivary
glands (the inside of the lower front teeth and the outside of
the upper back teeth), may slow the development of new tartar.
If you have teeth that are sensitive to heat, cold, and
pressure, you may want to try a special toothpaste for
sensitive teeth. But you'll still need to talk to your dentist
about your sensitivity because it may indicate a more serious
problem, such as a cavity or nerve inflammation
(irritation).
Orthodontist in Columbus Ohio
Zody
Kang Orthodontics - (614) 451-0651
James T Hutta
DDS - (614) 855-8800
Robert E. Garrison Jr.
DDS - (614)
372-6012
Tips on Proper Brushing
Dentists say that the minimum time you should spend brushing
your teeth is 2 minutes twice a day. Here are some tips on how
to brush properly: * Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle
against your gumline. Gently brush from where the tooth and gum
meet to the chewing surface in short (about half-a-tooth-wide)
strokes. Brushing too hard can cause receding gums, tooth
sensitivity, and, over time, loose teeth. * Use the same method
to brush all outside and inside surfaces of your teeth. * To
clean the chewing surfaces of your teeth, use short sweeping
strokes, tipping the bristles into the pits and crevices. * To
clean the inside surfaces of your top and bottom front teeth
and gums, hold the brush almost vertical. With back and forth
motions, bring the front part of the brush over the teeth and
gums. * Using a forward-sweeping motion, gently brush your
tongue and the roof of your mouth to remove the decay-causing
bacteria that exist in these places. * Use an egg timer or play
a favorite song while brushing your teeth to get used to
brushing for a full 2 to 3 minutes. Some electronic
toothbrushes have timers that let you know when 2 minutes are
up.
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