Dentists Are Serious About Brushing And Flossing

If you ask someone if they would like to keep their smile the results are going to be yes. However, the reality as that most of us do not heed the advice given by the professionals who now how to make sure we don’t lose our teeth. Dentists offer a number or recommendations and yet we do not seem to take them as seriously as say the prescriptions of antibiotics given by a regular doctor.

We may leave the office with the best intentions but within a few days we are no longer flossing or brushing after every meal. Well that needs to change.

It is not sugary foods and soft drinks that cause cavities and decay. You can eat all the unhealthy gunk you want if you are sure to brush and floss afterwards. It is your own body’s chemicals that are in your saliva that cause all of the tartar, the sugar only helps fuel it. So go ahead and have that slice of cheesecake but then be sure to brush right afterwards.

There is a running joke among dentists that you only have to floss the teeth you want to keep. It is true however. There is a ton of tartar and plaque that builds up along the gum line and in the pockets between teeth that can only be removed by flossing. It really is an important part of oral health so don’t skip it and be sure to always have an ample back stock of floss. It is just as critical as brushing and only takes a few minutes but those minutes can do wonders in protecting your teeth.

Besides flossing the thing that most people fail to do is replace their toothbrush regularly. A toothbrush goes through a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis. Think about how much scrubbing it does. That is why dentists recommend that you replace your brush at least every three months if not more often. Also be sure to throw away the old one and buy a new one every time you get sick.

Finally the best tip dentists can give is to come see them. Every six months is how often a person should be going. This is not so that the dentists make more money off of you but rather because there is only so much cleaning that can be done with brushing and flossing. It is vital that you get a thorough cleaning from time to time and that you are on top of any problem that may arise before it becomes a problem.

Dentists recommend all of these things for your health and well being. They have your best interests in mind and only want to see to it that your smile is as healthy and bright as possible.