Everyone knows that it’s important to brush their teeth at least three times a day and floss at least once; but, there are so many different products on the market that sometimes simply brushing your teeth can become a very confusing process!Here is some information to help you brush up on brushing your teeth:
1. When you are brushing it should take you at least two minutes to thoroughly clean your teeth (that’s one minute for the upper teeth, and one minute for the lower teeth)
2. You should replace your toothbrush every three months.
3. Power toothbrushes often work better than regular toothbrushes, as long as you spend the same amount of time brushing (two minutes).
4. While chewing gum after eating a meal is NOT a substitute for brushing, it can help prevent cavities. Just make sure you’re chewing sugar-free! If you have braces it is not recommended that you chew gum.
5. Mouthwash also helps prevent cavities when brushing is not an option. When you are choosing a mouth wash be sure you choose one with fluoride, and ask Dr. McClellan about how often you should rinse and how much mouth wash you should be using.
6. If you use a mouth wash, it should be used two times a day.
7. Eating mints may make your breath fresh and your mouth feel clean, but what you may not know is that mints can actually hurt your teeth and in some cases cause cavities. If you do eat mints after meals, be sure and choose sugar-free!
8. Brushing and flossing is always the best way to clean your teeth and prevent cavities!
If you have any questions about brushing, flossing, or cavity prevention please contact our practice. Also, please share with us some of your favorite products from toothbrushes, to toothpastes, to dental floss and mouth wash so that other people just like you can start taking care of their smiles!
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