Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?

Categories: General Dentistry

Jefferson City affordable family dentistIn today’s family dentistry post, let’s consider some details about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when thoroughly brushing.

Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming assists in dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies in the mouth. Go ahead and swish it around at the completion of brushing to pick up any stragglers. The abrasives in toothpaste are designed to polish the teeth without damaging the enamel.

Because of the abrasives, soft toothbrushes are best for proper brushing. Harder bristles can put the enamel and gum line at risk. When the gum line recedes from aggressive brushing (or any other cause) a patient may see tooth pain, increased build-up and decay, tooth structure weakening, and in extreme cases, tooth loss.

The fluoride in the toothpaste promotes remineralization when the paste has been rubbed around on all surfaces of all teeth in the entire mouth. This takes time so be certain you brush for at least 2-3 minutes.

Furthermore, remember that flossing is vital and rounds out the 5 minutes each day to give you healthy, pain-free chewing for years and years to come.

To recap:
Wet soft bristle toothbrush
Use fluoridated toothpaste
Brush at 45 degree angle
Brush gently for 2-3 minutes
Cover every surface of every tooth
Swish around in mouth before spitting out
Floss gently around each tooth and don’t overlook the back surface of the rear molars
Rinse out debris

This article is brought to you by Jefferson City Dental Care, a well-respected general and cosmetic dentistry practice in Jefferson City. We are committed to dental education and confident smiles for all.

Dr. Justin Johnson has been serving Jefferson City area families since 2008. We are located at 3551 Amazonas Dr in Jefferson City. Contact us at 573-634-2400 or https://www.jeffcitydentalcare.com/meet-the-doctor/.

Ask us about our dental payment options, accepted insurance companies, and the cosmetic and general dentistry procedures we offer. And brush well until we see you, it will be worth every foamy second!

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