Make Your Teeth Last Your Entire Life
The title will appear a little old, but strangely enough the old “brush and floss” saying has generally more to do with longevity than just a nagging taunt.
You’d think after having your teeth for most of your lifetime that you’d already know how to brush your teeth, surprisingly, it’s how someone brushes their teeth & flosses that makes all the difference of whether they keep all their teeth until age 40, 70+!
Most individuals brush at least once a day, but never consider the gums in their daily routine of cleaning. Not just does it help keep plaque from forming near the bottom of the teeth (to keep that dental drill away), but to massage the gum tissue and create blood circulation, which in turn increases blood flow, bringing nutrients and (if needed), blood cells to the area. It is like calisthenics for your gums.
Countless adults think their dentists are just nagging at them to brush twice a day, like your mother telling you to pick up your socks, yet, it’s really not about only being a know-it-all – it truly does matter. If bacteria and food molecules stay in the mouth and surround the teeth, it decays, and is toxic. This creates more bad germs which virtually rots away the tooth enamel. This really is why flossing is advisable as it helps in clearing away food from between your teeth.
As little as a couple of decent brushing a day, and a effective floss before bedtime may potentially save you thousands in dental procedures, not to mention additional pain and the hassle of follow-up visits.
If you don’t like to floss, or find the strings usually get caught in between your teeth, if you’re able to at least get them in between there to begin with, you’ll be happy to know, technology has come a long way since you were a kid. Firstly, the easiest technique to flossing is using a floss pick. An “P”-shaped plastic instrument with a piece of thin waxed thread strung across the gap. In a few minutes, and with NO messy winding, the task is finished. You might choose one specific brand over another as you will find it works better for you, and it has everything you want – like an extra tool to remove any additional stuck particles, like popcorn.
Making teeth survive a lifetime may really be that basic, because doing the basics well, every day, and correctly has proven to have long lasting benefits.
For additional tips on dental hygiene, please visit our website; our Bradford dentist Dr Jesse Chai is dedicated to showing client how to help you make your teeth last you your whole life.
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