A Dentist's Tips For Brushing Your Teeth

At New Leaf Dentists, our friendly team wants everyone to have clean, strong teeth and gums so that when they come to our dental clinic, there will be happy people all around.

• Brush 2 to 3 times a day (preferably after meals)
• Use fluoridated toothpaste
• Floss once a day (preferably after dinner)
• Limit consumption of sugary snacks & alcohol
• See our Erina dentists twice a year for a professional clean 
  

To ensure your teeth are thoroughly cleaned, you should be brushing for at least 2 minutes.

Most children and adults do not brush anywhere near this long.

Not only should you be brushing for 2 minutes, you should be using short, gentle strokes—ensuring that you dedicate the same amount of time towards every tooth, across the gums and the gumline.

Take special consideration to hard-to-reach areas such as the back of your teeth, along the gumline, and around crowns and fillings.

• Tilt brush at 45-degree angle against gumline & sweep the brush away from gumline
• Brush inside, outside & surface of each tooth with back-&-forth movements
• Brush tongue back-&-forth to freshen breath & remove germs 
  

Having the right dental products is important when it comes to dental care.

In terms of toothbrushes, we highly recommend an electric toothbrush for best results.

There are many options out in the market, from simple electric toothbrushes to those with Bluetooth connectivity so that you can keep track of your daily habits.

Brushing has never been more fun with the options available to us. Just remember to always make sure to replace your toothbrush when the bristles become worn, or every 3 months—whichever comes first.

In terms of toothpaste, a fluoridated one from a reputable brand is ideal.

Certain toothpastes work to assist certain conditions such as plaque, sensitivity, gingivitis, stained teeth and more.

If you’re not sure, talk to one of our dentists next time you come in for a check-up to see which one is best suited for your teeth.

For flossing, there are a myriad of options out there as well.

 
From the usual floss tape, flossers with handles, to interdental brushes in varying sizes to help getting into the tight spaces between teeth very accessible.

Cleaning your teeth and gums at home have never been easier and more fun!

Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is an investment on your health.

And by doing it correctly, you put yourself in good stead for having strong, healthy teeth and gums for a long time.

Not only does it make your teeth look better, it reduces the risk of tooth decay, gum disease and halitosis (bad breath).

To book an appointment with our dentists in Erina, get in touch, or book online.

For more dental information, view our previous blog on common causes for bad breath!