7 Easy Tricks You Can Do To Stay Away From The Dentist
Introduction
Could it be that all these years you have been doing it wrong? The following article contains all the steps to brush your teeth the right way, helping you avoid the dentist and keep your pearly whites.
#1 Use a clean toothbrush
Seems self explanatory, right? Its not. People often forget that a tooth brush should be replaced roughly once a month. On top of going too long without replacing it often tooth brushes are thrown into the cabinet or next to the sink with no cover. Think of the bacteria filled water particles that get on your brush every time you flush!
#2 Get a high quality brush
You do not need to go out and spend $500.00 to get a high quality tooth brush. Next time you are buying a brush look for the American Dental Association (ADA) symbol. Using and ADA-approved tooth brush ensures the quality.
#3 Soft is better
Some people prefer a hard brush because they believe the hard bristles clear plaque more effectively. Scrubbing harder with hard bristles isn't better for your teeth. In order to protect your gums and enamel dentists recommend using a soft brush.
#4 Brush even and everywhere
As monotonous as it sounds, it can be highly beneficial to time yourself while you brush. One and a half to two minutes is the recommended brush time but if you are OCD, or just through, you can divide this time up to designated areas. I.e. 30 seconds on the molars, 30 seconds on the front teeth, etc.
#5 Avoid brushing as long as possible before and after eating
By as long as possible I mean at least 20 minutes. Brushing your teeth and immediately eating or visa versa can result in a breakdown of important tooth enamel. Acid in the food combines with tooth paste chemicals to chip away at the valuable enamel. Enamel does not reproduce so once you lose it it's gone.
#6 Ample, not excessive pressure
What does Steph Curry's jumper have in common with how you should brush your teeth? Both require finesse. Applying too much pressure once again breaks down that precious and limited enamel. It also makes you less effective covering the entire surface of the tooth. Slow it down and don't push too hard! (That's what she said)
#7 Floss like a boss.
For the record, mouth wash is not the equivalent of flossing. Dentists consider flossing equally important as brushing, yet most people don't make a habit of doing it. Everyone should floss at minimum once every other day. It clears the food stuck between your teeth that a toothbrush can't reach. This food causes decay, resulting in dentist appointments that will hurt your wallet as much as it hurts your mouth.
