Smart Brushing Tips from Best Dentist in Gurgaon

Daily Brushing of your teeth and gums and cleaning between your teeth is important because it removes plaque. If the plaque isn't removed, it continues to build up, feeding on the food debris left behind and causing tooth decay and gum disease.

Which type of toothbrush should I use ?

The dentist @Healthy Roots will be able to recommend a toothbrush suitable for you.
Normally adults should choose a brush which has a small to medium sized head with soft to medium multi-tufted, round-ended nylon bristles. The head should be small enough to reach into all parts of the mouth especially the back of the mouth. Children need to use smaller brushes but with the same type of filaments.
Number of speciality toothbrushes are also available. For instance, people with sensitive teeth can now use softer bristled brushes. There are also smaller headed toothbrushes for those people with crooked or irregular teeth.

How should I brush?

How to brush your teeth, Method of removing plaque

Here is one method of removing plaque
Place the head of your toothbrush against your teeth, then tilt the bristle tips to a 45 degree angle against the gum line. Move the brush in small circular movements several times, on all the surfaces of every tooth.
Brush the outer surfaces of each tooth, upper and lower, keeping the bristles angled against the gum line.
Use the same method on the inside surfaces of all your teeth.
Brush the biting surface of your teeth.
To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several small circular strokes with the front part of the brush.
Brushing your tongue will help freshen your breath and will clean your mouth by removing bacteria.

How often shall I brush my teeth?

Be sure to brush thoroughly with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day, more often if your dentist recommends it. If you regularly keep getting discomfort or bleeding after brushing your teeth, you should see your dentist.

How often should I change my toothbrush ?

Worn out toothbrushes cannot clean your teeth properly and may damage your gums. It is important to change your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months or sooner if the filament become worn. When bristles become splayed, they do not work properly.

What sort of toothpaste should I use?

There are many toothpastes available in the market. These include toothpastes for people who are prone to tartar deposition and for people with sensitive teeth. Total care toothpastes help fight gum disease, freshen breath and help reduce plaque build up.
To have a clean and healthy mouth, you need to use the correct dental care products.

How should I clean in between my teeth?

There are many ways of cleaning gaps between the teeth. What cleaning device you choose depends on the size of the gaps between your teeth, but also on your own preferences. There are several alternatives for your daily inter-dental cleaning including dental floss or tape.
Inter-dental cleaning removes plaque and food particles from gaps between your teeth and under the gum line (areas which a toothbrush can't reach usually).
Floss holders and inter-dental cleaning brushes are available in the market. Your dentist @ Healthy Roots can explain how to use these properly.

Should I use a mouthwash?

Mouthwashes are mainly used to freshen breath. If you use a breath freshener regularly to hide bad breath, it could be a sign of underlying dental disease. Consult your dentist @ Healthy Roots for effective prevention and treatment. Timely intervention can prevent the disease from spreading and remove bad breath permanently, thereby increasing your self-confidence and quality of life.

Why should I visit the dentist regularly?

Prevention is better than cure. If you visit your dentist regularly, problems will be picked up and treated at an early stage, saving time and money while also avoiding pain. Good dental health begins with you. By visiting your dentist @ Healthy Roots regularly - you can keep your mouth clean, healthy and pain-free.