Monday, January 7, 2019

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We all know we need to brush our teeth twice a day. And that’s American Dental Association’s (ADA) recommendation. It’s suggested to brush with a soft-bristle brush for two full minutes with a brush that allows you to reach all areas of your mouth easily.
Start with your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle to your gums then gently move the brush back and forth in short strokes as wide as your tooth. Be sure to get the fronts, backs and chewing surfaces of the teeth, including behind your back molars- a place typically missed. Brush your tongue as well to remove bacteria to promote fresh breath.

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October is National Dental Hygiene Month and to celebrate, we wanted to talk a bit about the “Daily 4:” Brush, Floss, Rinse and Chew!
Today, we are focusing on how to properly brush teeth.

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As far as what is more effective in the order of brushing or flossing, the answer is neither. Whether you brush your teeth or floss them first doesn’t have an effect on how well plaque removal goes. As long as you are brushing for a full two minutes and cleaning around the gum line and between each tooth, you are doing an effective job of daily oral care.
Your regularly scheduled dental visit will remove any stubborn plaque and clear the areas you didn’t or weren’t able to reach.
Whether adult or child, establishing and maintaining healthy oral habits including a time to regularly floss teeth is important. Seeing a dental health practitioner twice a year is part of that routine as well. Find your next dentist at Perfect Teeth today!

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There are two main types of floss: nylon and filament. Nylon floss comes un-waxed, or waxed which offers flavored varieties. Filament floss tends to be more expensive, but it slides easily between teeth and doesn’t shred like nylon can. Both floss types are equally effective at removing plaque and food from between teeth.
To floss correctly, wrap about an 18” strand of dental floss around your index fingers, leaving about 1-2” of tight floss between them. Slide the floss up between the teeth using a back and forth motion. Create a “C” shape that scrapes the side of the tooth. Gently slide the floss up and curve it around the gum line.
Be careful to not jam the floss between the teeth or force it further than it naturally slides as you can bruise or even cut your gums. Adjust the floss on your fingers to create a clean 1-2” section of floss and repeat.
Floss teeth at least once every 24 hours for best results.

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Why Floss Teeth?

While brushing your teeth twice a day removes plaque on the surface of your teeth, flossing is meant to remove food particles and plaque between your teeth and under the gum line. Excessive plaque leads to periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. Periodontal disease is characterized by pockets in the gums that are red, swollen and bleed easily. Bacteria creates these pockets and can lead to tooth loss but if you floss teeth daily, it can prevent this.


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Today we are focusing on how to properly floss teeth, one of the daily 4 habits recommended for optimal oral health. Did you know October is National Dental Hygiene Month? We aren’t going to tell you to celebrate by flossing, but rather to think about the dental health big four: Brush, Floss, Rinse and Chew!


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Tobacco users have twice the risk for gum disease as nonsmokers, and may not respond as well to treatment. Gum disease causes bad breath, and smoking and chewing tobacco puts you at increased risk for several health problems. Consider reducing or eliminating tobacco use and see your dentist for further recommendations.
Saliva constantly washes out your mouth, and if you don’t have enough, it results in dry mouth and bad breath. Your dry mouth can also be caused by mouth breathing, medications you are taking and even dehydration. Drink water and talk to your dentist about specific products to rinse your mouth that could work for you.
Who knew there were so many reasons to add rinsing to your everyday routine?
Whether adult or child, establishing and maintaining healthy oral habits including regular brushing, flossing, rinsing, and chewing is important. Seeing a dental health practitioner at least twice a year is part of that routine as well. Find your next dentistat Perfect Teeth today

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There are several foods that can contribute to bad breath. Thankfully these are usually temporary and can be resolved through chewing sugar-free gum, sucking on a mint, brushing your teeth, or rinsing with a mouthwash.

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Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is the build-up of bacteria in your mouth that is beyond being managed with just the typical daily oral care. Seeing a dentist for treatment can help improve bad breath due to gum disease.

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Bacteria lives in your mouth naturally and using a mouth wash that is ADA approved will kill those bacteria and freshen your breath. Brushing your tongue as part of your regular routine can also eliminate the bacteria.

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Will it prevent bad breath if you rinse your mouth? It can help. Of course, good oral hygiene is the key, but there are a few other causes of, and solutions to bad breath.

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The American Dental Association recommends using alcohol-free mouthwashes to rinse your mouth starting no earlier than age six. Why age six? Because children under the age of six are more likely to swallow the mouthwash.
In general, there are two types of mouthwash: cosmetic and therapeutic. Cosmetic mouthwashes offer a temporary benefit of reducing bad breath. Therapeutic mouthwashes, however, offer many more benefits and are what we recommend as part of your oral health care. These mouthwashes:
  • Kill bacteria
  • Reduce plaque (bacteria on the tooth’s surface including between teeth)
  • Freshen breath
  • Reduce your risk of cavities
  • Can contain fluoride to reduce tooth decay
  • Reduce gingivitis (early gum disease)
  • Slow tartar growth
  • Sometimes require a prescription
When you choose an over-the-counter product to rinse your mouth, make sure it has the American Dental Association’s seal of approval which confirms the product has been tested, safe and effective for oral health.

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Adding a mouthwash to your daily oral care routine adds additional protection against gum disease. Your teeth are cared for through brushing and flossing, and yet they only make up half of your mouth. Your tongue and mouth’s soft tissue can also hold onto bacteria, and rinsing with an ADA approved mouthwash helps eliminate it.

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‘Rinse’ is one of the daily 4 habits recommended for optimal oral health. With October being National Dental Hygiene Month, we are going through each of the habits, how to do them correctly, and tips to make them the most effective. Today, we are focusing on how important it is to rinse your mouth as part of the daily oral care routine of: Brush, Floss, Rinse and Chew!

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If You Have Too Little Saliva

If you don’t have enough saliva production, it can result in bad breath and/or a dry mouth. Dry mouth is usually temporary; however those who suffer from a persistent condition of dry mouth are referred to as having xerostomia.
Xerostomia causes your mouth tissue, tongue, and gums to be swollen and painful. Without enough saliva to rinse the mouth, bacteria forms and it’s this that causes bad breath. Additionally, those who suffer from dry mouth are more likely to develop periodontal disease. Because periodontal disease is so prevalent in American culture, the American Academy of Periodontology suggests nearly 50% of of all adults have had some stage of it, it is no wonder why dental professionals are urging you to chew gum as part of a good oral care routine.
What can you do today to support healthier teeth, gums, and fresh breath? While no replacement for brushing, flossing, or using mouthwash, sugarless chewing gum after meals is a quick, easy, proactive choice!

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Saliva washes out your mouth several times during the day. Saliva is predominately water, but it also contains proteins and minerals needed to keep your teeth healthy and to digest your food.
Chewing sugar-free gum after meals stimulates saliva production which:


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What is meant by chew in the daily four? Chew, in this instance, is encouraging you to chew sugarless gum after eating. Why? Because when you chew gum; it stimulates saliva production, which in turn reduces plaque, cleans food particles out of your mouth, and neutralizes acids that can break down tooth enamel.
In fact, clinical studies show that people who chew gum that’s sugar-free for 20 minutes after meals can help prevent tooth decay and can even strengthen the enamel on their teeth!

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