Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?

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In this post from Create A Smile in Bloomington, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing.

Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle. The foam helps dislodge food debris from nooks and crannies in the mouth. Go ahead and swish it around as you finish 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. Harder bristles can put the enamel and gum line at risk.

The fluoride in the toothpaste promotes remineralization of your teeth. This takes time, so be certain you brush for at least 2-3 minutes, and get the foam throughout your mouth.

Flossing is an important part of cleaning your teeth. It doesn’t matter whether your floss before or after brushing. There are different types of floss available and they’re all effective. We do, however, recommend string floss over floss holders, because with string floss you can get all around individual teeth.

At Create A Smile in Bloomington we want all our patients to brush and floss twice a day. People from Ellettsville and Bedford trust us with their dental health by scheduling twice a year checkups. Our services include general and restorative dentistry. Set up an appointment today!

Contact Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore:

812-332-1405

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219 E. 17th St.
Bloomington, Indiana
47408

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