One of the best ways to protect your teeth and give them durability is to commit to regular brushing. Our preventive dentistry program helps to ensure that children, and people of all ages, know how to correctly brush their teeth.

Take Your Time

Brushing your teeth should not be done too quickly. It is highly recommended that you take about two full minutes, 120 seconds, to clean them adequately. Giving your teeth the care that is needed will be worth it when you are able to keep them for most or even all of your life.

We help your children to get started with using a toothbrush correctly on their teeth. We provide instruction from one of our friendly dentists, and work with the parents to encourage proper dental care.

How to Brush Teeth

When a toothbrush is used improperly, or hurriedly, many spots can be left that were missed. These spots can easily lead to tooth decay over time, and the number of cavities will be much higher than necessary. Cleaning your teeth correctly means running your toothbrush across the top of each tooth, and on both sides.

Teeth should be brushed at least twice a day. A soft bristled brush is recommended by most dentists. They also suggest that you get a toothbrush with a smaller head on it because this will make it easier to get into the various crevices between your teeth and in your mouth. The best time is when you wake up and before you go to bed.

Clean Your Tongue, Too

As you brush your teeth, you also want to scrape your tongue with your toothbrush. It should also be done each time you brush because it will help remove the bacteria on your tongue that can give you bad breath. This will help you to have fresh breath afterwards, leaving your mouth feeling cleaner.

Time to Get a New Toothbrush

As toothbrushes are used more and more, the bristles become worn, and they are less effective. This means that more bacteria get left on your teeth, which can harm the enamel and eventually lead to cavities. Most people find that they need a new toothbrush about every three months. It is also a good idea to replace it after you have had a cold or other sickness, because the bacteria in the toothbrush may lead to re-infection.

Additional Care of Your Teeth

Even better care of your teeth can be given when you reduce the amount of junk food and candy that you consume daily. Cutting back on sodas, too, will mean that your teeth are not exposed as much to sugars, which can help harmful bacteria to form on your teeth.

At Amazing Smile Dental NY, we help you and your family to get into the habit of brushing your teeth correctly and regularly. We want to help you keep your teeth as long as possible. We offer many dental solutions for the whole family. We are located in the Forest Hills area of Queens, New York. Call us today at (718) 674-6478 to make an appointment.