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Through brushing
each day removes plaque. Gently brush the teeth on all sides with a soft-bristle
brush using a fluoride toothpaste. Circular and short back-and-forth strokes
work best. Take the time to brush carefully along the gum line. Lightly
brushing your tongue also helps to remove plaque and food debris and makes
your mouth feel fresh.
In addition to brushing, using dental floss is necessary to keep the gums healthy. Proper flossing is important because it removes plaque and leftover food that a toothbrush cannot reach. |
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Your
Tongue May Be Causing Your Bad Breath
Bacteria in our mouths feed on left over food particles creating smelly which can give our breath a foul odor. While brushing and flossing
are good as much as 50% of the bacteria in the mouth lives on the surface
of our tongue ! Always remember to brush your tongue with your toothbrush
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Bathroom
Danger
Mouthwash can be dangerous
to small children. The most mouthwashes contain a large amount of alcohol.
Small children cannot tolerate alcohol because of their body size.
Mouthwash swallowed by small children can be dangerous and even deadly.
Please keep all mouthwashes out of the sight and reach of children who
could be attracted by the pretty colors and smells of mouthwashes
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What
foods can cause cavities?
Bacteria within our mouth
feed on the sugar found in candy creating acid as a result. It is this
acid by-product (plaque) which eats into tooth enamel creating cavities. Bacteria creates acids from
sugars found in candy, but also from the sugars and carbohydrates found
in other foods including pasta, crackers, popcorn, and potato chips. Even
"healthy" snacks like fruits that contain ample amounts of natural sugar
for use by bacteria. Foods like raisins and peanut butter that stick
to teeth provide a constant source of sugar and carbohydrates for bacteria. Brush after meals. Brushing
helps remove both the bacteria and the left over food particles.
If you can not brush, try washing food down with liquids ensuring that
less food remains on teeth.
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The
First Toothpaste
As long as ago as 3000 -
5000 BC Egyptians utilized a toothpaste like dental cream
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In
addition to practicing good oral hygiene, it is important to have regular
checkups by the dentist
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Atlantic Dental Center Homepage
Staff and Facility
Meet the Doctors
Trivia Page
Notice Of Privacy Practice |
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Atlantic Dental Center, P.C. Carrol C. Trewet, D.D.S.
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