The Best Preventive Dental Services at Smile Dental Clinic

Prevention is the best strategy for avoiding costly and often painful oral health issues. Practicing good oral hygiene habits daily can build a strong foundation for a terrific smile that will last a lifetime. Here at Smile Dental Clinic, Dr. Earl Gaball and his team can teach you the best tips and tricks for outstanding oral care.

The Best Tooth Brushing Technique

Brushing is the most common and basic oral care practiced by millions daily. Yet most do it all wrong. Here are a few instructions to help you brush your teeth more effectively.

• Take a toothbrush with soft bristles, then squeeze on your fluoride toothpaste; you just need a small strip.
• Next, move the toothbrush in circular motions when you begin to brush. This will allow you to reach particles of food hiding beneath your gum line.
• You want to hold the toothbrush at an angle while brushing carefully and slowly to ensure coverage of all the spaces between teeth plus on the surface of every tooth.
• Brushing thoroughly should take several minutes (not just one). Make sure when brushing your lower teeth to brush in an upward motion.
• On the upper teeth, down is the proper direction to brush.
• Also, be sure to brush the inside, outside, and chewing surfaces of each one of your back and front teeth.
• Brush the roof of your mouth and tongue.
• Also, whenever the bristles of your toothbrush begin to fray or wear down, it’s time to replace them with a new one.
• Plus, you should never swallow toothpaste. It’s best to rinse your mouth out with water after you brush thoroughly.
• Last, don’t forget to floss after or before brushing to maintain the best oral hygiene.

You also want to brush your teeth at least twice a day to avoid the build-up of plaque and food particles. 

Learn More Helpful Dental Hygiene Strategies

At Smile Dental Clinic, we have a wealth of helpful information and expertise to help you maintain your best smile. If you are in the environs of Galesburg or Battle Creek, set up your consultation with Dr. Gaball today by calling (269) 883-1674 to learn more. You can also visit our office at 250 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI.

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