Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles: #1, Don’t Be a Stranger!

Top Ten List for

Healthier Smiles: #1

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#1 Don’t Be a Stranger

Over the past several weeks our team of

professionals has given some great tips on

keeping your smile healthy. Now we come to

our number one tip: Come see us!


It doesn’t matter how great

your diet is or how

awesome your brushing

skills are or even if your

flossing abilities impress

the other drivers on I-35.


Nothing you can do will match the professional

care you will receive at the Henslee Dental

Team. Our hygienists are highly skilled at

cleaning those areas you can’t reach, x-rays

show us problems before they get out of control

and our dentists perform full examinations.


When done correctly, brushing and flossing remove

plaque, food and bacteria from our mouths. They

decrease the chance of decay, periodontal

disease, halitosis (bad breath) and reduce staining.

This week’s tip is all about helping you brush up on

your personal oral hygiene.


Find a brush that works for you. It

should be comfortable to hold, the

head needs to be angled to help you

reach those back corners, and the

bristles need to be soft. Hold your

toothbrush so that it reaches your

gums as well as your teeth.

First, let’s talk about brushing.


The trick to being able to reach all your teeth

properly is keeping your lips loose. That means no

crazy tight lipped smile or stretching your mouth into

a silent scream. When we stretch our mouths open

wide, muscles tighten on the sides and make it

impossible to brush the cheek side of our back teeth.


Instead, open just enough to comfortably place the

toothbrush in your mouth. Then, almost close

completely with the toothbrush between your cheek

and teeth. The same method applies to the front

teeth. Loose lips will allow you to get your teeth and

gum tissue cleaner. Remember to brush all surfaces

with small circular strokes with a light touch. Applying

too much pressure can do more harm than good.


Flossing also requires a soft

touch. When you floss, gently

guide the floss between the

teeth and then “hug” each

tooth with the string.

It’s a technique that

takes a while to master

so don’t get discouraged

if the first few times all

you feel you’ve

accomplished is cutting

off the circulation to your fingers!


If the finger method doesn’t work for you, then

consider using a floss holder. The type of flosser

you use doesn’t matter as long as it allows you

to get those hard to reach back teeth. No

matter the method, be sure the floss is clean of

debris from tooth to tooth. Otherwise, you’re just

giving the bacteria and plaque a free ride

around your mouth.


The last tip on brushing and flossing is knowing

when to ask for help. Bleeding gums, shredding

floss, and foul odors could all be a sign of a more

serious problem.

Make sure you spend some quality time with this

dynamic duo at least twice a day. Your smile will

Thank You!

If you are looking for a highly qualified family dentistry team, schedule an

appointment with us online at http://www.hensleedentalteam.com/

schedule-an-appointment/or call us at (210) 598-5321.


http://www.hensleedentalteam.com/schedule-an-appointment/

Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles: #1, Don’t Be a Stranger!

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