ARE YOU SURE YOUR BRUSHING CORRECTLY?

Many people think they are brushing properly, however that just isn't the case. More and more people are coming into see their dentist who are not brushing properly. Some tips to consider when brushing are, Aim your bristles at a 45-degree angle and do short strokes or vibrations, softly brush up and down your teeth , not across your teeth. The strokes should be vertical or circular not horizontal.

If you have any questions or would like to be shown how to brush properly please ask the Dr. or Hygienist and they would be more then happy to show you how to properly brush.

 

Are you brushing too hard?

BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH!
Brush your teeth
Brush them clean
Brush them well
Go away cavities, GO AWAY!

What comes to your mind when you read something like that?  Need to brush more often?  Need to brush harder?

Well, in reality, brushing too often and too hard is doing the exact opposite of protecting them.  Brushing too often could expose the root of the tooth.  The tooth could become more sensitive to hot or cold temperature and even irritates the gums.  Brushing too hard will erode the tooth enamel - the outer-layer or the protective layer of the tooth.  So next time try brushing gently for at least two minutes.  It will help to keep those cavities away.    

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-10/brushing-teeth-mistakes