Dentists – Avoiding Extra Visits

There aren’t too many people out there that jump for joy at the thought of going to their dentists. Let’s face it: that is one doctor’s office that can make grown men cry and even the toughest guy find reasons why he can’t go today. Making and keeping that six month appointment is not commonly seen in adults, although kids tend to fare better in keeping their appointments only because their parents make them. What follows in this article are some things that you can do to spend less time in the chair.

Of course, going to our dentists twice a year is a must in order to keep a healthy smile. By brushing and flossing at least twice a day, you can make the visit go a lot smoother. It’s not just the action of brushing, though: you will need to brush thoroughly for about two minutes total. Your kids are going to tell you it doesn’t take them two minutes to run a tooth brush over their teeth, and though it will not take them that long, it will take two minutes make sure that their teeth are properly clean. If you ran the broom over a spot for less than a second, you wouldn’t get everything up, would you? No, of course not! That’s why you sweep several times in an area before moving on. Your teeth are no different.

Other than making sure that you brush thoroughly, you will need to make sure you floss thoroughly. It’s something that dentists will ask you about. A dentist will want to know if you’ve been flossing. If you say no, then you’ll get lectured on why you need to do so. Flossing helps keep things out from between your teeth that your tooth brush can’t reach. If you are unsure of how to floss properly, simply ask your dentist what the best technique is. He will be happy to impart his knowledge so that you have a healthier mouth.

Another great way to cut down time in the dentist's chair is to use mouthwash. Sometimes brushing doesn’t kill the germs that attack your gums. A good mouthwash will take care of those germs. They can cause sensitive gums that bleed easily, which will contribute to you not wanting to brush your teeth, resulting in tooth root problems. These germs can also cause bad breath.

Dentists are your friends, and are there to help you keep a healthy smile and mouth. No one likes sitting in the chair for long, so by following the very simple techniques above, you can avoid a lengthy visit and extra visits to get things fixed.