Dental Hygiene

Dental hygiene involves keeping your mouth clean and free of disease and other problems. You can achieve this by regularly brushing your teeth and cleaning between them. It is important that you carry out oral hygiene on a regular basis to enable prevent dental disease and bad breath. A daily routine for dental hygiene will not only give you a sweet smile but also save you time and money. In case you have build-up, contact our dentist in Erin Mills to perform teeth cleaning. You should regularly ensure that every 3-4 months you clean your teeth. The most common dental diseases include tooth decay (which includes dental caries and cavities) and gum diseases (such as periodontitis and gingivitis).

TOOTH BRUSHING

Tooth brushing should be carried out daily at least after every meal. You are supposed to take an equal amount of time in each quadrant of the mouth that is at least 120 seconds per quadrant. While brushing you should hold your brush 45-degree angle pointed towards your gums. Simultaneously, ensure you brush all the surfaces of your teeth including all the sides and the chewing surface.

TEETH FLOSSING

Teeth flossing is removing food particles and plaque in places that a toothbrush cannot easily access, such as between your teeth and under your gum line. You should Floss your teeth at least once a day and ensure you floss teeth at the back of your mouth. 450-millimeter floss is recommended. To avoid damaging gums, you should follow the teeth's curve. There are two types of teeth floss. Nylon floss comes in various flavors and is available waxed and unwaxed. Since this kind of floss is has many strands of nylon, it may shred or tear, especially when positioned between teeth that have tight contact points. Even though single filament floss is more expensive, it slides easily between teeth and is virtually shred-resistant. Both nylon and single filament floss remove plaque and debris effectively when used appropriately.

RINSING WITH MOUTHWASH

After you have brushed and flossed, it is imperious that you rinse your mouth with mouthwash. Swish a sip of mouthwash around in your mouth for 30-40 seconds, and then spit it. It is advisable not to rinse your mouth with water after using mouthwash. The reason is that many types of mouthwash include fluoride, which can be washed away during rinsing. Instead, simply spit out the excess mouthwash and leave the fluoride to do its work.

CLEANING YOUR TONGUE

Put toothpaste on the toothbrush and brush the tongue in circular motions. Extend your tongue. This is so that you can access the full length. Scrape or brush your tongue from the back of the tongue to the front. Do this repeatedly. Rinse your mouth. Use mouthwash and rinse thoroughly to wash away any remaining loose residue, and to freshen your breath. Floss can also be used to tongue clean.

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