Top 4 Amazing Benefits of Brushing & Flossing from Port Macquarie Dental Centre

The benefits of brushing and flossing go beyond having a beautiful smile. Brushing and flossing altogether can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. These simple steps can go a long way in saving time and money in the dental chair. Throughout the day, plaque builds up on teeth. It’s important to remove them to keep the teeth and gum tissues in good shape. Plaque left stuck on the teeth can produce acids that erode the teeth and cause cavities. Plaque finds a way in between teeth, which not only cause decay where our brush can’t reach but also irritates the gum tissues causing them to bleed and become inflamed. Flossing will help disturb that bacteria and keep teeth and gums happy and healthy.

Check out our Top 4 Amazing Benefits of Brushing & Flossing below:

#1 Whiter Teeth and Brighter Smile! Unremoved plaque build-up leads to tartar and stains. Brushing and flossing remove stubborn plaque before it hardens and becomes tartar. Doing keeps your smile bright and healthy! #2 Fresh Breath! No one loves bad breath! Bacteria in the mouth can produce an embarrassing and unhealthy odour. Brushing and flossing help prevent the bacteria that cause halitosis and tooth decay! #3 Healthy, Firms Gums! Proper brushing cleans teeth, gums, and where they meet. Flossing cleans between and under the surfaces of the teeth and gums. Unhealthy gums can cause periodontal (gum) disease, potentially leading to serious problems for your mouth and body. #4 Save Money! Good dental care saves you money. Having a good oral routine can help prevent problems that will require extra visits to the dentist. With proper at-home care, you can reduce the cost of dental treatments!

Brushing

Here is a simple guide to proper brushing:

1. Position the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle where the gums and teeth meet.
2. Use small circular motions to brush the teeth and gumline.
3. Do not scrub or apply excessive pressure when brushing, as this can damage the gums and tooth enamel.
4. Brush all surfaces of every tooth, including the cheek-side, tongue-side, and chewing surface. Place emphasis on the surfaces of the back teeth.
5. Use gentle back and forth strokes to brush the chewing surfaces.
6. Do not forget to brush the tongue to remove fungi, food, and debris.

Flossing

Here is a simple guide to proper flossing:

1. Cut a piece of floss around 18 inches long.
2. Wind one end of the floss around the middle finger of one hand and the other end around the middle finger of the other hand until the hands are 2 to 3 inches apart.
3. Work the floss between the teeth to the gumline.
4. Curve the floss in a U-shape around each tooth and carefully slide it beneath the gumline.
5. Carefully move the floss in an up and down motion several times to remove plaque and food debris between teeth.
6. Don’t pop the floss in and out between the teeth. This will inflame and cut the gums.

Port Macquarie Dental Centre Cares!

Do not hesitate to talk to your Port Macquarie dentist if you have any questions about brushing or flossing. Visit us today! Call us on (02) 6583 1711 or request your appointment online. We are located at 38 Buller St in Port Macquarie.