{"id":134,"date":"2022-10-30T07:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T07:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalandimplantcare.com\/bell-dentist\/?p=134"},"modified":"2022-11-30T20:12:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T20:12:18","slug":"proper-brushing-faqs-bell-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalandimplantcare.com\/bell-dentist\/2022\/10\/30\/proper-brushing-faqs-bell-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Brushing FAQs | Bell Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mouth open or mouth closed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After lunch or after dinner?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flat or at an angle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We brush our teeth every day (hopefully!), but who knew it was this complicated. Just grab a brush a get to work, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not so fast, my friend! There are actually some best practices to be mindful of when brushing those pearly whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trick is cutting through the fat and finding out exactly what works. We live in a world of alternate facts, truthiness, and lists of \u201c7 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Clean Without Picking Up a Toothbrush<\/a>.\u201d \u00a0What\u2019s even correct these days?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fear not, because we\u2019ve got you covered with this handy FAQ (frequently asked questions) guide. We\u2019ll keep it simple with some easy dos and don\u2019ts of brushing<\/a>. Let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper Brushing Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Keep your brush flat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/strong> Use a 45-degree angle when brushing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Use looooooooong strokes. No need to cover your whole mouth in one stroke!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/strong> Use short, side to side strokes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Brush with the force of a giant. This isn\u2019t a strongman contest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/strong> Gently cover all areas. A gentle touch helps prevent wear and tear on your enamel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Go one and done<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/strong> Brush at least twice a day, especially after eating or drinking something acidic (like citrus or soda)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Be sentimental and use the same toothbrush for life<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/strong> Change your toothbrush every 3-4 months. A trick to remember? Switch out on the first day of each season<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Be average \u2013 the average person brushes their teeth for 45 seconds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/strong> Brush for a full 2 minutes. A helpful trick: say the alphabet while brushing a certain section, move to the next section after you hit Z.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Keep your toothbrush in a closed container<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/strong> All your toothbrush to air dry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Store your toothbrush on the sink counter where bathroom particles can get on it<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/strong> Store your toothbrush in the medicine cabinet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Wield a tough-bristled brush<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do:<\/strong> Use a soft-bristled toothbrush, which is much better for your tooth enamel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there we have it! Some easy practices to keep that perfect smile. Remember: Brushing is only 4 minutes out of the day, so why not make it the best 4 minutes of the day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to find out more about brushing your teeth, contact Dr. Ahmadi\u00a0at 323-312-0500 to schedule a consultation or visit\u00a0www.dentalimplantcare.com<\/a>\u00a0for additional information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mike Ahmadi proudly serves Bell and all surrounding areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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