Here's another reason to brush your dirty teeth. Dentists are now saying what the headline of this blog just told you. What they found was that those with the worst blockages in their arteries had the most severe gum disease. Surprised? Well even if you don't brush, or floss, your gums become irritated. And in case you forgot, or need a "gentle" reminder. Here's a guide to...
It is very important to brush your teeth at least once a day. Brushing cleans the teeth, makes the breath smell fresh, and wards off serious illnesses that occur when you have gum disease.
- Use a mouthwash rinse first so as to kill most of the bacteria before rubbing them around the rest of your mouth.
- Floss before brushing, so that there isn't a large barrier of bacterial plaque between the brush and your teeth.
- Wet your toothbrush slightly.
- Squeeze a pea-size amount of toothpaste onto a soft-bristled toothbrush. Your toothpaste should contain fluoride and bear the American Dental Association (ADA) seal.
- Use short, back-and-forth brushing motions to clean the outside and inside surfaces of the teeth, as well as the chewing surfaces. Follow with up-and-down motions to clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth.
- Brush along the gum line. This is extremely important, as gum disease starts here. Brush gently to avoid damaging your gums. Make sure to brush your back molars, where bacteria like to hide.
- Open your jaws, and brush the tops and back of your teeth. Make sure you clean all of your teeth.
- Brush your tongue to remove bacteria that cause bad breath.
- Spit into a sink.
- Wash your mouth out with water to remove all remaining toothpaste.
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