Are you brushing correctly
We recommend the following dental care steps for achieving healthy teeth and gums; - Brush with a soft round bristle toothbrush - Replace your toothbrush every three to four months - Change your toothbrush after an illness - When you're brushing your teeth along the gum line, make sure to angle your brush 45 degrees - so it goes against your teeth and gums - Move your toothbrush back and forth in small, round strokes - The correct brushing motion is more like massaging along the gum line rather than vigorous brushing Other dental care steps, which can help maintain your natural teeth for life, include; - Use toothpaste with added fluoride - In order to stop plaque from forming between teeth, you should floss your teeth daily - Floss against the end-side of the tooth and scale the floss up-and-down several times - Stock dental floss in your purse, at your office desk and in your car for use when needed - Your tongue is a major source of plaque and bad breath. Brush your tongue gently with your toothbrush twice daily (when you brush your teeth) - Attend periodontal check-ups - Have oral cancer screenings - Avoid tobacco products - Avoid excessive alcohol use - Maintain a healthy diet
Dental Support Australia Pty Ltd Unit 2A, Pacific Place, 10 Old Chatswood Road, Springwood, Queensland, 4127 Tel: (07) 3442 8999 Fax: (07) 3208 5522
