How To Keep Your Teeth Clean This Year!

We all brush and hopefully floss our teeth daily. But did you know that there are other important questions you should ask, so you can keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible?

When should I brush my teeth?

1. You should brush your teeth at least two times a day, once in the morning before breakfast and once at night before you head to bed.
2. Try to avoid brushing your teeth right after a meal because this could damage your teeth, especially if you just had anything containing acid. *This is because the acid softens the enamel on your teeth*

Should I use a manual or electric toothbrush?
This depends on what you feel comfortable using. (They both are equally good.)

What type of toothpaste should I use?
Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride. (Fluoride helps prevent and control cavities.)

How to brush your teeth?

1. Your toothbrush should be at a 45-degree angle, brush in small circular movements several times on all surfaces of the tooth.
2. Brush the roof of your mouth
3. Brush your tongue, this will freshen your breath.

How to Floss?

1. Take a section of floss
2. Slip the floss between your teeth
3. Floss up and down about 10 times
4. Floss at least once a day, best time is right before bed.

You can use normal floss (waxed or unwaxed) or you can use the floss picks/gliders.

After brushing and flossing you should use a mouthwash. Mouthwash helps get rid of any last bits of bacteria or leftover food that you may have missed while brushing and flossing.