{"id":73,"date":"2019-04-22T05:43:04","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T04:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/?p=73"},"modified":"2019-05-06T05:36:22","modified_gmt":"2019-05-06T04:36:22","slug":"oral-hygiene-techniques-brushing-your-teeth-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craigentinny.co.uk\/blog\/oral-hygiene-techniques-brushing-your-teeth-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral hygiene techniques \u2013 brushing your teeth properly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For most people, brushing their teeth is a reflex,\nsince they have been doing it for many years. However, there is a fine line\nbetween brushing our teeth in general and brushing them properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are not confident about your oral\nhygiene techniques or you do not know how much time you should spend taking\ncare of your mouth each day, then visit our dentist in\nEdinburgh<\/a> for advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our\nexperienced dentists and dental hygienists at Craigentinny<\/strong>, will teach you all you need to know for your oral\nhygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are brushing your teeth violently\nusing a back-and-forth motion putting too much pressure, chances are that you\nare increasingly damaging your tooth enamel. Most people think that brushing\ntheir teeth aggressively will help them get rid of food remains and bacteria,\nbut the truth is that this motion is actually harmful to the gums and tooth\nenamel, especially if you are using a hard-bristled toothbrush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, contrary to popular belief, this\nbrushing technique won\u2019t clean your teeth properly. This is because the\nbristles do not enter in-between your teeth and gums, thus cannot remove food\nremains and bacteria effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step up your brushing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your dentist in\nEdinburgh<\/strong> will advise you, choosing the right toothbrush is really\nimportant. You should avoid hard-bristled toothbrushes because they can destroy\nyour tooth enamel. Instead, opt for a soft or medium-bristled toothbrush and a\ntoothpaste containing fluoride. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist in Edinburgh<\/strong>\nwill show you how to brush your teeth effectively using soft, circular motions,\nso that all sides of your teeth are thoroughly cleaned. We also show you how to\nbrush and scrape your tongue for fresh breath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last but not least, you shouldn\u2019t forget to\nfloss your teeth every single day for optimal gum health. Both your teeth and\ngums need to be kept clean and plaque-free in order to prevent cavities and gum\ndisease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your oral health is our priority<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides helping your smile and mood, good oral hygiene can also lead to better general health. That\u2019s why brushing properly is really important. If you are not confident of your oral hygiene routine, contact us today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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