Articles for tag: Brushing Your Teeth, Healthy Gums

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How to Stop Receding Gums

Every dentist that will tell you that brushing your teeth every day is a must for good dental hygiene, but what they may not tell you is that brushing your teeth too hard every day can lead to painful receding gums. Receding gums are caused by several different things but there are ways that you ...

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How to Get Toddlers to Brush Their Teeth–and Enjoy It!

I don’t know about you, but my toddler hated having his teeth brushed. Brushing your teeth is important, but your children don’t care about dental hygiene. A tooth brushing involves being made to stand still and stop playing, having something shoved into your mouth and wiggled around, and tasting something unpleasant and weird. Brushing your ...

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What Happens When You Brush Your Teeth Too Hard?

While eating one or two carrots a day is good for you, eating a dozen carrots could turn your skin orange. Similarly, brushing your teeth gently is good for you, but brushing your teeth too hard could leave you with painful, sensitive teeth and a Jack-o-lantern smile. What happens when you brush your teeth too ...

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Tooth Brushing 101: The Proper Technique

Most people brush their teeth on a regular basis, but how do you know if you are using the proper tooth brushing technique? Although dentists often argue over the best methods, there are a few techniques that are universally accepted and widely used. What You Need In order to brush your teeth properly, you’ll need ...

Healthy Living Tips: Brushing Your Teeth at Night

Make a schedule Many people skip the task of brushing their teeth before they go to bed. This is a routine that can get worse over time if it is repeated. Nighttime brushing is treated as more of a random act than a necessity. However, it is one of the most essential actions that contribute ...

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Tips for Brushing Teeth Properly

I am sure you have been brushing your teeth for years now, but have you been brushing your teeth properly? Not everyone knows how to brush their teeth properly. It is important to have good oral care. If you do not have good oral care, you could get severe tooth decay, gum disease, plaque and ...

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Brushing Your Teeth- What You Need to Know to Do it Right

You visited your dentist for your semi-annual check-up, and the results weren’t what you expected. The dentist found a lot of plaque on your teeth, a couple cavities, and maybe even the start of gum disease. You’re surprised because you brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste! The problem could be that you’re not ...

Home Remedies to Reduce Tartar Buildup

When plaque builds up and is not removed, it hardens on your teeth and forms “tartar.” Tartar is a hard, thick film that is not easily removed from your teeth. Tartar is much easier to prevent than to remove. Regularly brushing your teeth is the best method of preventing tartar buildup. A thorough dental cleaning ...