Last Updated on February 13, 2017 Thank your toothbrush for saving your teeth! Regular brushing helps to keep teeth clean and bacteria-free. Most dentists recommend routine brushing along with twice-a-year dental checkups to ensure good dental health. Keeping your teeth clean will help to prevent cavities and tooth loss, which in turn helps to preserve your…
Tooth Brushing Mistake No. 9: Not Letting the Toothbrush Dry
Last Updated on January 22, 2016 Tooth Brushing Mistake No. 9: Not Letting the Toothbrush Dry Not all tooth brushing mistakes involve your brushing technique. How you take care of your toothbrush also has a major impact on dental health. To help prevent the growth of bacteria on your toothbrush, it’s important to allow it to…
Tooth brushing Mistake No.8: “Not Following Up With a Rinse”
Last Updated on February 13, 2017 Tooth brushing Mistake No.8: “Not Following Up With a Rinse” Many people see mouthwash as a quick breath freshener, and some people may even use it as a substitute for brushing. This is never a good idea because brushing is important to clean your teeth. Mouthwash can be used…
Tooth brushing Mistake No.7: “Skipping Inner Tooth Surfaces”
Last Updated on January 22, 2016 Tooth brushing Mistake No.7: “Skipping Inner Tooth Surfaces” Having braces, whether traditional brackets or invisalign, requires constant attention and care. When correcting dental irregularities, you may focus more on the equipment necessary to do the job and forget to continue routine maintenance for your teeth. One of the most common mistakes when…
Tooth brushing Mistake No.6: “Starting in the Same Place Each Time”
Tooth Brushing Mistake No.6: “Starting in the Same Place Each Time” Are you experiencing sore gums? Are you paying attention as you are brushing your teeth? Sometimes things like brushing our teeth become rote. We think we know how to do it because it’s habit. But we all can get into negative habits and harm our…
Tooth brushing Mistake No.5: “Not Brushing Correctly”
Last Updated on January 22, 2016 Tooth brushing Mistake No.5: “Not Brushing Correctly” After getting braces, one of the biggest challenges our patients face is learning how to brush properly. With Invisalign, some of the common problems that occur for tooth brushing with braces are eliminated since the aligners can be removed from the teeth. Here is…
Tooth Brushing Mistake No. 4: “Brushing Too Often or Too Hard”
Last Updated on January 22, 2016 Tooth Brushing Mistake No. 4: “Brushing Too Often or Too Hard” Moms like to encourage kids to brush their teeth frequently and to get them really clean. Research shows that brushing too often or too hard can harm teeth and gums. The action loses its effect when it continues over two…
Tooth Brushing Mistake No. 3: Not Brushing Often Enough or Long Enough
Last Updated on January 22, 2016 There’s nothing more important for the care of teeth than regular brushing. In order to guarantee that your child’s teeth remain clean and healthy, you need to make sure that he or she brushes often and spends enough time at every brushing session. Remember to Brush at Least Twice a…
Toothbrushing Mistake No.2: “Not Picking the Right Bristles“
Last Updated on October 28, 2018 Why it is Important to Choose a Soft or Medium Strength Bristled Toothbrush When anyone is shopping for a new toothbrush, it is vital to choose one with the correct type of bristles to remove debris located between their teeth. Brushing teeth at least twice a day and flossing…
Tooth brushing Mistake No.1: “Not Using the Right Toothbrush”
Last Updated on January 22, 2016 It has been said over and over again that the number one mistake when it comes to brushing teeth is that the right toothbrush isn’t being used. Individuals are instead opting for toothbrushes that are cheap and ineffective. However, when people do that, they are only ruining their pearly…
