It's easy to run your floss between all your teeth. What's harder to know is if you're doing it right. You've heard tell that if you floss too hard, you can force your gums to recede. If you don't floss enough though, you won't break up the organized plaque crime building up between the teeth. So where's that middle ground? How can you know you're doing it right? You're not alone in this thinking. The following is a complied list on 8 ways you can know you're doing it right.
First, floss gently. You can be thorough and gentle at the same time. Don't apply excessive pressure against your gums. Lightly move around the fleshy gums, but don't be afraid to scrape against the tooth. Second, don't snap your floss between the two teeth. The intense pressure will hurt your gums.
Brush for a minute or two. Reach to the very back teeth. Cover every surface. Plaque only needs 24 hours to start taking root; remove it before it can.
Second, floss right. Clean in every space. Scrape the tooth. Don't push too hard into the gums. Clean the piece of floss. Floss can reach the things your bristles never will.
Kids in the playground get basketballs in the mouth, run into goal posts, get knocked down face first, and elbowed in the mouth. If the kids are young enough and only lose/damage baby teeth, it's not such a big deal. But seriously damaged, fractured, or knocked out permanent teeth may necessitate oral surgery. They may need fillings, crowns, implants, and even root canals. Yikes. Kids, play safe!
Don't pull plaque from another tooth and plaster it on a new one. Otherwise you end up transferring dirt and grime around the teeth, rather than cleaning them completely. Seventh, brush before you floss to remove as much plaque from the surface as possible. Don't make your flosses job harder by leaving plaque there that your brush could have removed before.
Brush before you brush your teeth every time. It will always make your flossing more effective. Eighth, swish around water after flossing to pick up the loose plaque that didn't come out. You'll be surprised what a thirty second rinse will do for your oral hygiene. When you follow these 8 steps, you'll be careful with your gums while properly cleansing your teeth. You only get two shots at keeping your natural teeth clean.
If you're reading this blog then you've likely already lost your first set (baby teeth). Don't ruin your second set.
Significantly improve your experience by brushing and flossing every day. Your mouth will thank you the next time you step foot in that dental office again.
First, floss gently. You can be thorough and gentle at the same time. Don't apply excessive pressure against your gums. Lightly move around the fleshy gums, but don't be afraid to scrape against the tooth. Second, don't snap your floss between the two teeth. The intense pressure will hurt your gums.
Brush for a minute or two. Reach to the very back teeth. Cover every surface. Plaque only needs 24 hours to start taking root; remove it before it can.
Second, floss right. Clean in every space. Scrape the tooth. Don't push too hard into the gums. Clean the piece of floss. Floss can reach the things your bristles never will.
Kids in the playground get basketballs in the mouth, run into goal posts, get knocked down face first, and elbowed in the mouth. If the kids are young enough and only lose/damage baby teeth, it's not such a big deal. But seriously damaged, fractured, or knocked out permanent teeth may necessitate oral surgery. They may need fillings, crowns, implants, and even root canals. Yikes. Kids, play safe!
Don't pull plaque from another tooth and plaster it on a new one. Otherwise you end up transferring dirt and grime around the teeth, rather than cleaning them completely. Seventh, brush before you floss to remove as much plaque from the surface as possible. Don't make your flosses job harder by leaving plaque there that your brush could have removed before.
Brush before you brush your teeth every time. It will always make your flossing more effective. Eighth, swish around water after flossing to pick up the loose plaque that didn't come out. You'll be surprised what a thirty second rinse will do for your oral hygiene. When you follow these 8 steps, you'll be careful with your gums while properly cleansing your teeth. You only get two shots at keeping your natural teeth clean.
If you're reading this blog then you've likely already lost your first set (baby teeth). Don't ruin your second set.
Significantly improve your experience by brushing and flossing every day. Your mouth will thank you the next time you step foot in that dental office again.
About the Author:
With multiple board certifications and more than fifty years of combined experience, it is deeply rewarding to know that we as Oklahoma Dentists can offer authentic solutions to patients of all ages who suffer from TMJ symptoms, sleep apnea, headaches and all types of facial pain, and sleep disorders.
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar