Brush And Floss Properly To Keep Away Plaque

by White Smile Consultant

Bacteria grow in our mouth due to so many different reasons, plaques, cavities, gingivitis and other periodontal diseases. A great oral hygiene can only be attained if you keep the mouth clean on a daily basis.

Plaque is a creamy and stinking layer of bacteria which forms on our teeth, near the base. Especially those areas where the toothbrush can't reach, plaque grows frequently. The foods we eat, causes our mouth to produce acid to digest it better. Sweet foods are the most common example of that but they are not the only type. Starches, which gives us the carbohydrates we need, like bread, rice, cereal and crackers, also causes this acid to flow. Plaque causes irritation in the gums, making them red and causes bleeding from the gum. This also leads to periodontal diseases and cavities. In worst case, the hum infection might reach the inner teeth and can cause a tooth decay or tooth loss. In that case, you need to seek the service of any good Westhills dental clinic.

Proper tooth brushing should be the ideal cure to fight to plaque away. Cleaning your tooth every day and in a proper way means plaque can't accumulate on the teeth. Effective brushing will remove whatever plaque that might grow on a daily basis. You should ideally brush your teeth twice daily using a soft bristled toothbrush. The shape and size of the head of the toothbrush should be able to reach every part of your teeth effectively. Using antimicrobial toothpaste which contains the perfect amount of fluoride is also essential for an effective cleaning. You should also floss the gaps of your teeth. There are inter-dental cleaners available as well for the same purpose. Cleaning the gaps between your teeth will remove the plaques from there which means you are cleaning the areas where your toothbrush can't reach. This will help you to fight the cavities and other dental diseases.

There are several recommendations from The American Dental Association for effective cleaning of your teeth. The brushing and flossing rules are as follows.

· Keep your brush at an angle of 45 degree on the gums.

· The brush should go in smaller circular motion on the teeth.

· Brush everywhere on the teeth, including the outer space, inner side and the chewing areas of the molar teeth.

· To clean the front teeth, use the top of the brush and run up and down strokes gently.

· Use the rubber surface of the backside of the brush-head and clean your tongue to clean the bacteria and have a pleasant breath.

· Take out around 18 inches of floss and wind it on the middle finger of each hand. Now hold the floss between your forefingers and thumbs, tightly.

· Gently rubbing, push the floss between your teeth.

· When the floss touches your gum create a half circle of it and against the teeth one side. Slowly, push it between the gum and the tooth.

· Now bring the floss back to the first position and move the floss up and down along the other side, making sure every area of the teeth is rubbed by the floss.

· Hold the floss tightly and rub it gently against the tooth. Gently rub the sides of both the teeth and go up and down in that process.

· Repeat this process for all of your teeth.

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