Brushing your teeth is important to remove cavity-causing plaque and other debris. It is something we have been doing our whole life, but have you really ever had a lesson in brushing your teeth? Here at Alta Loma Dental Care in Alta Loma, CA, we want to make sure our patients are getting the most out of their brushing.
It is important to brush your teeth for a full two minutes two to three times per day. Plaque builds up just hours after brushing, so two to three times per day is vital for clean and strong teeth. A great way to make sure you get a balanced brushing is to split your mouth into four sections and brush each section for thirty seconds. Also make sure to brush the insides of your cheeks, the roof of your mouth, and your tongue, because bacteria collect in these places, as well.
The best way to reach all of the plaque along your gum line is to brush in an up-and-down motion. Short strokes are best to scrub the whole tooth. Brush every surface of the teeth; the insides, outsides, chewing surfaces, and the backs of your back molars.
In addition to brushing two to three times per day, flossing should be performed once per day. To schedule a cleaning here in our Alta Loma, CA dental practice, call us at (909) 987-6268 or visit the Alta Loma Dental Care website, www.altalomadentalcare.com.
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