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<\/a>Brushing<\/b>\u00a0and flossing are two of the most important daily activities you can do. With regular\u00a0brushing<\/b>\u00a0and flossing, you can remove bacteria and plaque from your teeth and your gumline, protecting it from common oral health issues like tooth decay and gum disease. What’s more, because studies have linked gum disease with health problems in other parts of the body, caring for your smile is another way of caring for your overall health.<\/p>\n
So, now that you know how important\u00a0brushing<\/b>\u00a0and flossing are, ask yourself: Are you\u00a0brushing<\/b>\u00a0and flossing correctly?<\/p>\n
To give your smile the help it needs, you should\u00a0brush<\/b>\u00a0for about 120 seconds, or two minutes. You should also be sure that you’re dividing your time equally between not only your upper and lower teeth but also the inner surfaces and outer surfaces of your teeth. Hold your\u00a0brush<\/b>\u00a0at about a 45 degree angle and apply gentle pressure as your scrub. To prevent bad breath, gently\u00a0brush<\/b>\u00a0the surface of your tongue.<\/p>\n
As for frequency, we recommend\u00a0brushing<\/b>\u00a0at least twice a day, but it’s even better if you can do it after every meal. You should also floss at least once a day to get any leftover pieces of food away from your smile. And for extra protection from gum disease and tooth decay, we recommend using either an antibacterial or fluoride mouthwash.<\/p>\n
Do you still have questions about how to\u00a0brush<\/b>\u00a0and floss correctly? Don’t hesitate to call Dr. Banda’s office in Bloomfield Hills\u00a0with your questions or to schedule an appointment. We serve patients from\u00a0Clarkston, Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham<\/strong>, and the entire\u00a0metropolitan Detroit area<\/strong>. Brushing\u00a0and flossing are two of the most important daily activities you can do. With regular\u00a0brushing\u00a0and flossing, you can remove bacteria and plaque from your teeth and your gumline, protecting it from common oral health issues like tooth decay and gum disease. What’s more, because studies have linked gum disease with health problems in other parts […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[9,19,18,12,5,4,38,11,8],"yoast_head":"\n
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