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Dental Care Tips

Interproximal brushIn people with greater space between the tooth and the tooth can be replaced using dental floss for interproximal brush, which will use by passing it through this space from outside to inside and vice versa, rubbing the sides of the teeth. If the interproximal brush does not fit comfortably, not force. Maybe the space is not large enough and should be used dental floss. If you have any questions regarding its use, see your dentist or team member.

Are my teeth clean?
To verify that your teeth are clean, you can use a pill or a developer solution that will provide your dentist or pharmacy (these liquids or tablets are made from plant fibers that stain temporarily safe dental plaque). Chew the tablet to dissolve and rinse with water. Now look at her teeth into a mirror. The stained areas indicate sites where there is still plaque. These areas will probably require special attention during brushing. Brush the stained area until the stain disappears.

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Dental floss

Dental flossPeriodontal Disease most often begins between the teeth where a toothbrush can not reach, use dental floss is an effective method elinminar plaque from these surfaces. The following instructions will help, but proper use of dental floss requires time and practice.

Start with a piece of floss about 45 cms. length. Wrap the thread most of the middle finger of one hand, and the rest on the same finger of your other hand.

To clean the upper teeth, hold the thread between the thumb of one hand and the forefinger of the other, leaving little more than 1 cm. silk between them. Insert the floss between teeth using a sawing motion. Do not force the thread, and take it to the gum-tooth junction. Curve it in a “C” on a sliding tooth into the space between gum and tooth until you feel resistance.

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