No dental treatment will be effective unless you keep your teeth and mouth clean you have to follow your treatment with routine and proper home oral care this means doing a sequence of three things in order flossing brushing and rinsing the key is not only to do it regularly but also to do it right. This means you should
brush and floss regularly and after every meal and at a minimum of twice daily here's how to properly floss you should wind the floss around each one of your index fingers push through each of your teeth in your mouth be sure to freely move the floss upward and downward even sideways to remove any food particles or plaque that may be lodged between your teeth or under gums many people these days use an
electric toothbrush such as a
sonic Care electric brush whether you use electric or still prefer a manual the brushing movement is the same you should hold the brush at a
45 degree angle to your teeth gently but thoroughly rotate the bristles across your teeth and under your gums with a backward and forward motion be sure to also get the top surfaces of your teeth where you bite on or chew your food your tongue can also be cleaned with your toothbrush which will help reduce bad breath lastly it is important to clean the inside surfaces of your teeth with the same rotating motion when brushing it is also important to use toothpaste that contains fluoride it helps harden the
outer layer of the tooth called enamel which will prevent cavities and also reduce bacteria in the mouth it can also help reverse the formation of smaller cavities lastly
antibacterial rinses can also help reduce bacteria in the mouth try to use a rinse that has no alcohol to avoid long-term effects remember three steps of daily hygiene is the secret to a healthy mouth your own mouth you.
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