Tooth Tips
BRUSHING
Always move your toothbrush in a short, gentle, circular motion.
Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle when brushing.
Try to get the bristle tips directly under the gum line.
Always try to brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of your teeth.
Brush your tongue. This removes bacteria and freshens your breath.
FLOSSING
Use around 18″ of floss. Wind it around the middle finger on both hands.
Use a gentle, sawing motion when sliding the floss between your teeth.
Move the floss in an up and down motion while holding it against the tooth.
Always remember to floss the backside of your tooth.
WHITENING I.Q. TEST
True or False? Whitening can lead to loss of healthy teeth.
False: Not one healthy tooth has ever been lost.
True or False? Whitening requires a month or more.
False: Excellent results can be obtained in two weeks or less. And, in-office assisted techniques can lighten the shade of your teeth in a single visit.
True or False? Whitening can be done with over-the-counter products.
True: However, compared to what’s available from your dentist, over-the-counter whitening products are not as effective.
True or False? Whitening is permanent.
False: Restaining can occur. Smoking, drinking coffee, tea and soda, eating berry pie, and not brushing or flossing regularly all contribute to tooth staining.
True or False? Whitening can contribute to tooth decay.
False: There is no evidence that whitening leads to the loss of tooth integrity.