How To Brush Your Teeth

The first step is to choose a good toothbrush. You always want to use a soft brush with a small head. A soft brush is hard enough to remove plaque, yet gentle enough not to damage your teeth or gums.


The next issue is to select good toothpaste. In general, any toothpaste that contains Fluoride will do the job, unless you have special needs that are determined by your dentist. Two of the best brands of toothpastes are Colgate Total and Crest Multicare.



The first rule of brushing is to start from a specific location and work your way to the opposite side, continuing all the way through the whole mouth so that you end where you started. This way you won't miss any area. Usually a pea-sized amount of toothpaste is enough. An adequate brushing should at least take 2 minutes and preferably around 4 minutes.

We all know that some adults have an excessive fear of visiting the dentist. Some children experience the same dread. A dental office can be a scary place for a child, with all of the specialized dental equipment and the sounds made by some dental instruments. However, an experienced pediatric dentist – your child’s pediatric dentist – knows how to work with a frightened child, comforting them and relaxing them before proceeding with an exam or any necessary treatment. A good pediatric dentist will set your child at ease, explaining everything that is going on, and never creating an atmosphere of fear.



A positive dental experience – especially for a young child – is likely to result in the child growing into an adult who is comfortable with routine dental care and who regularly gets dental checkups. Establishing a good relationship with a pediatric dentist at a young age means that your child is going to have fewer dental problems over time, avoiding many of the dental pitfalls of his or her peers.

We all know that some adults have an excessive fear of visiting the dentist. Some children experience the same dread. A dental office can be a scary place for a child, with all of the specialized dental equipment and the sounds made by some dental instruments. However, an experienced pediatric dentist – your child’s pediatric dentist – knows how to work with a frightened child, comforting them and relaxing them before proceeding with an exam or any necessary treatment. A good pediatric dentist will set your child at ease, explaining everything that is going on, and never creating an atmosphere of fear.



A positive dental experience – especially for a young child – is likely to result in the child growing into an adult who is comfortable with routine dental care and who regularly gets dental checkups. Establishing a good relationship with a pediatric dentist at a young age means that your child is going to have fewer dental problems over time, avoiding many of the dental pitfalls of his or her peers.

As far as frequency of brushing is concerned, ideally you want to brush your teeth after each meal. But if you can’t, brush at least twice a day- after breakfast and before going to bed. If you live in or around Glen Oaks and Jamaica give us a call today to schedule your oral health evaluation exam.

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