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How often should you brush your teeth?


Posted on 1/24/2022 by Evan
How often should you brush your teeth?Many people now know that brushing their teeth is vital for oral health. Flossing is a procedure that should go hand in hand with the brushing of the teeth. The least times you ought to brush your teeth is at least twice daily. Brushing cleans the teeth and removes food particles stuck on the teeth' surface. Flossing, on the other hand, goes deeper by cleaning in between the teeth to remove plaque and particles that cannot come out by use of the brush. Our dentist will take you through how often you should brush your teeth.

If you are a smoker


Those who smoke cigarettes, for example, need to wash their teeth more frequently than those who do not. This is significant because cigarette smoke contains damaging compounds such as tar, which coats your teeth. Aside from brushing your teeth on a regular basis, you must also adopt the proper brushing technique. Brushing your teeth with too much force can cause more damage. To clean any food particles or substance build-ups on your teeth, use light and gentle strokes.

Daily brushing


Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is recommended. Brushing at any time is fine; but, if you wish to brush your teeth right after eating, you should wait at least 30 minutes. Brushing before each meal and before bedtime is recommended. Brushing isn't going to solve your dental hygiene issues on its own. Brushing, flossing, and finally rinsing your mouth with an antibacterial is all part of good oral hygiene practice. Remember the 30-minute guideline, regardless of when you clean your teeth.

Brushing teeth is something we can't escape from, especially with modern-day diets. For healthy teeth, brush twice daily and regularly visit our dentists.
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