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How to brush, floss and take care of our teeth.

8/5/2019

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Oral hygiene plays an important role to your overall health, since the oral cavity is constantly exposed to bacteria. The bacteria in our mouths can travel through our blood stream and cause infection in our body. Current research suggests that oral infection, such as periodontitis, can contribute to heart disease, pneumonia, diabetes, and even low birth weight. With proper oral hygiene practice, we can keep our teeth, gums and body healthy.

Most of you are already brushing twice a day, but you may not be doing it properly. There is actually a technique shown to effectively remove plaque, called modified bass brushing. Simply put, you hold the toothbrush horizontally and tilt it 45 degrees toward your gums. Then, you make short side-to-side strokes and flick the toothbrush towards the biting edge of your teeth. This allows the bristles to get underneath your gums to remove hiding plaque. Make sure to brush your tongue too.


Brushing alone cannot remove all the debris between your teeth. So while flossing can be cumbersome, it must be done. If you haven’t flossed recently, you may experience some bleeding, but don’t worry. It’s perfectly normal. Bleeding is a sign of gingival inflammation, so flossing those areas well will improve your oral health. Hug each tooth with the floss and use scraping up and down motions on each tooth.


Keep up your oral hygiene as daily maintenance is really important and will prolong tooth longevity. Also, make sure to see your dentist biannually for checkups and cleanings! 

Blog post by Dr. Wesley Hung, DDS. Proudly providing great dental care in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino and Wildomar CA.



5 Comments
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5/9/2022 07:30:04 pm

Thanks for sharing this great article, Keep up the good work.

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8/11/2022 08:38:28 pm

A healthy mouth and teeth are indicators of a healthy body. Dental issues like cavities or gum disease can make it difficult for you to eat or talk clearly, and they can also hurt and make you breath unpleasant. Unhealthy dental hygiene may also have a significant detrimental impact on other body parts, such as the heart, diabetes, pregnancy, and chronic inflammatory conditions like arthritis, to mention a few. This is something that many individuals may not be aware of.

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9/7/2022 07:25:24 pm

By brushing twice a day and carefully and gently along your gum line. Lightly brush your tongue, or use a tongue scraper to help keep your mouth clean. Clean between your teeth with dental floss, prethreaded flossers a water Flosser or a similar product.

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11/3/2022 02:39:08 am

Thank you for mentioning the importance of visiting your dentist for checkups and cleanings twice a year. My friend stated that she intends to take good care of her teeth after getting braces. I'll advise her to schedule a checkup appointment at the dental clinic every two years.

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11/3/2022 10:44:20 pm

Thank you for emphasizing the importance of everyday oral hygiene maintenance in extending tooth longevity. My daughter stated that she wants to assist people in maintaining good oral hygiene, particularly children. I'll locate dental assisting classes so my kid can pursue her desire to learn and aid others.

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  • Doctors
    • William Hung, DDS: Dental Implant Specialist
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    • Amanda Budiman, DDS: Orthodontist
    • Wesley Hung, DDS: Dentist
    • Kelly Lee, DDS: Dentist
    • Trang Do, DDS: Dentist
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    • Nischit Shah, DDS MSD: Periodontist
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    • Ian Woo, DDS, MD: Oral Surgeon
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      • Full-Mouth Dental Implants
      • Bone Grafting
      • Sinus Lift
    • Orthodontics & Invisalign >
      • Braces for Children
      • When Do You Need Braces?
    • Oral Surgery >
      • Wisdom Teeth Removal
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