2007/10/19
The Good Way to Brush Teeth!
Place the toothbrush beside your teeth at a 45-degree angle and rub back-and forth gently.Brush ourside the teeth, insided the teeth, your tongue and especially brush on chewing surfaces and between teeth. Be sure to brush at least twice a day, especially after meals.
The Best Toothbrush
Which toothbrush is best?
In general, a toothbrush head should be small (1" by 1/2") for easy access to all areas of the mouth, teeth and gums. It should have a long, wide handle for a firm grasp. It should have soft bristles with rounded ends so you won't hurt your gums.
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How to Prevent Tooth Decay!
Good preventative measures is very important to your teeth healthy. Follow these steps to keep your teeth clean and healthy.
1. Step One
Make it a habit to brush your teeth after eating, using a toothbrush with soft, rounded bristles.
2. Step Two
Use a toothpaste with fluoride to prevent tooth decay and repair tooth enamel.
3. Step Three
Buy a new toothbrush every 3 month or replace your brushhead. Bacteria can grow on toothbrushes, and the bristles wear down and become ineffective.
4. Step Four
Brush your tongue to freshen your breath and remove bacteria, or use toothbrush with a tongue cleaner.
5. Step Five
Use dental floss and fluoride rinse after brushing your teeth.
6. Step Six
Try an herbal rinse that contains goldenseal, echinacea or tea tree oil to prevent and heal inflamed gums and kill bacteria.
7. Step Seven
Snack on raw vegetables, fruit or unsweetened yogurt and eliminate or reduce consumption of sugar and sugary foods.
8. Step Eight
Eat foods high in calcium such as broccoli, sardiness, milk and fortified orange juice.
Don’t forget: visit your dentist regularly
Choose a toothbrush that fits easily into your mouth and can clean in the back, between and corner.
1. Step One
Make it a habit to brush your teeth after eating, using a toothbrush with soft, rounded bristles.
2. Step Two
Use a toothpaste with fluoride to prevent tooth decay and repair tooth enamel.
3. Step Three
Buy a new toothbrush every 3 month or replace your brushhead. Bacteria can grow on toothbrushes, and the bristles wear down and become ineffective.
4. Step Four
Brush your tongue to freshen your breath and remove bacteria, or use toothbrush with a tongue cleaner.
5. Step Five
Use dental floss and fluoride rinse after brushing your teeth.
6. Step Six
Try an herbal rinse that contains goldenseal, echinacea or tea tree oil to prevent and heal inflamed gums and kill bacteria.
7. Step Seven
Snack on raw vegetables, fruit or unsweetened yogurt and eliminate or reduce consumption of sugar and sugary foods.
8. Step Eight
Eat foods high in calcium such as broccoli, sardiness, milk and fortified orange juice.
Don’t forget: visit your dentist regularly
Choose a toothbrush that fits easily into your mouth and can clean in the back, between and corner.
2007/10/16
How often should I replace my toothbrush?
For the best results from brushing, you should replace your toothbrush:
A. At least every three months
B. When bristles begins to show wear
C. After an illness such as a cold or flu
Why
A. Toothbrushes just simply wear out
B. Toothbrushes are often worn enough to be replaced bbefore they look worn.
C. Bristles breakdown and lose their effectiveness
D. Worn and fractured bristles are a breeding ground for germs, fungus and bacteria
E. Worn toothbrushes can damage gum tissue.
A. At least every three months
B. When bristles begins to show wear
C. After an illness such as a cold or flu
Why
A. Toothbrushes just simply wear out
B. Toothbrushes are often worn enough to be replaced bbefore they look worn.
C. Bristles breakdown and lose their effectiveness
D. Worn and fractured bristles are a breeding ground for germs, fungus and bacteria
E. Worn toothbrushes can damage gum tissue.
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