SubscribeDigg DiggFlossing is one of the most important steps in daily oral hygiene measures, along with brushing the teeth. Even the most attentive brushing technique can only remove 60 percent of the plaque in the mouth. The areas in between teeth, called ‘interdental’ areas, are not accessible to normal brushes, including powered ones. The main [...]
Category: Teeth Cleaning Tips
How do I floss my teeth?
Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around one of your middle fingers. Wind the remaining floss around the same finger of the opposite hand. This finger will take up the floss as it becomes dirty. Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers. Guide the floss between your [...]
How do I brush my teeth?
* Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gums. * Move the brush back and forth gently in short (tooth-wide) strokes. * Brush the outer tooth surfaces, the inner tooth surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth. * Use the “toe” of the brush to clean the inside surfaces of the front [...]
Preventive Care
Daily brushing and cleaning between teeth are important to your dental health because they remove plaque. Plaque is a thin, colorless, sticky film that constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat foods containing sugars and starches, the bacteria in plaque produce acids, which attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the plaque keeps these acids [...]
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