Good Dental Care Begins With Twice Daily Brushing

By Don Robertson

As a child your mother told you to brush your teeth. Mothers are very smart. If you want to keep your pearly whites, use good dental hygiene and keep them clean. Start by brushing.



Today we have an assortment of tooth brushes available to us for our dental needs. Brushes range from a straight brush with bristles ranging from very soft to extremely stiff, to rotary electric brushes and brushes that use sound waves to blast plaque from the recesses of our teeth.



Our choices are abundant, but the most important thing is that we brush!



You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. A soft bristle will clean without damaging the gums. Also be careful. Many of us think in an over-abundant mode. If 2 minutes is good then wouldn’t five or ten minutes be better?



Your teeth are with you for life. After your permanent teeth come in, there are no more natural replacements. Excessive brushing, over time will wear down the enamel and cause premature damage to your teeth. It may also damage your gums. So stick with the two minute limit. That will allow plenty of time to clean your teeth and gums.



We talk about brushing our teeth. But in effect, you are cleaning your mouth. Bacteria forms everywhere in your mouth, not just on your teeth. So take the time to gently brush your gums, the inside of your cheeks and yes, your tongue.



The tongue provides safe harbor for many different bacteria. Brushing your tongue will cleanse a large portion of the bacteria from your mouth. It will also enhance your tasting ability—your foods will taste better and it will improve your breath.



When we speak our tongues are visible. Many types of residue can build up on the tongue, giving it a white, grey or brown tint. Have you ever noticed when someone speaks or laughs and there tongue is covered with residue? You can easily correct this cosmetic problem by simply vigorously brushing your tongue.



A large assortment of toothpaste brands are available. Any brand that provides you with fluoride protection is usually good. Be careful to ensure that it does not have abrasive cleaning material in the paste. This too, over time and you certainly want to be around for a long time, can cause excessive wear to your teeth.



You do not need a large glob of toothpaste on your brush. Don’t follow the example of the commercials where they squeeze toothpaste the length of the bristles. Yes this will sell more toothpaste but it will not increase the effectiveness. You only need a small amount, about the size of a pea, to clean your teeth.



To brush effectively:



1) Use a soft bristle brush.

2) Use fluoride toothpaste with no abrasive compound included.

3) Brush for two minutes.

4) Brush your gums, inside cheeks and tongue.

5) And brush twice a day.



If you will consistently apply these simple rules, along with correct and conscientious flossing, you will enjoy good dental hygiene. Look for correct flossing techniques in another article.



About the Author: Don Robertson is co-founder of Benefit Discount Services. Through his company he provides significant Dental discounts to his customers. You can learn more by going to http://www.webenefityou.com.



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