We want you to remember that it’s not just about brushing your teeth. Sure, any amount of brushing will offer some amount of cleansing. However, what you want for your dental hygiene is to enjoy successful results (also known as optimal oral health) that you achieve by doing it correctly. In this case, it’s all in the little details. Remember that to feel certain you’re thoroughly cleansing your smile, you need to brush for about two minutes in the morning and again in the evening. Use a timer, so you know your brushing duration is accurate and you can then feel confident that you’re giving yourself adequate time to brush all smile surfaces thoroughly.
Of course, it’s possible to floss your entire smile with a small amount of floss. However, you’re probably not going to have a very good time. It’s probably going to be a frustrating process, as you try not to drop the floss. You may also end up transferring plaque from one place to another, rather than really, effectively removing it. Fortunately, one little detail can make a huge impact in this situation: Just remember to use enough floss. We usually suggest that the length of the strand you use measures about 18 to 24 inches. You’ll have enough to use a fresh segment each time you move on to the next set of neighboring teeth in your smile!
You have to use a variety of products every single day in order to ensure you’re doing your best with dental hygiene to protect yourself against problems like tooth decay and gingivitis. So, the very simple detail here is: Use products that you actually like to use for your best experience.
Let our team know if you are brushing and flossing but you feel like you must be missing some information that could make the results of your efforts even better. See us soon for the additional help you need! Find out if you’re making good choices by scheduling a visit with your Ankeny, IA dentist today! Contact Peddicord Family Dentistry to set up an appointment by calling 515-963-3339.
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