Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?

Let’s explore some specifics about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when properly brushing.

Work up a good foam by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming helps with dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies in the mouth. Go ahead and swish it around at the completion of brushing to pick up any stragglers. The abrasives in toothpaste are designed to polish the teeth without damaging the enamel.

Because of the abrasives, soft toothbrushes are great for proper brushing. Harder bristles can put the enamel and gum line at risk. When the gum line recedes from aggressive brushing (or any other cause) a patient may notice tooth pain, increased build-up and decay, tooth structure weakening, and in severe cases, tooth loss.

The fluoride in the toothpaste promotes remineralization when the paste has been rubbed around on all surfaces of all teeth in the entire mouth. This takes time so be certain you brush for at least 2-3 minutes.

Remember that flossing is vital and rounds out the 5 minutes each day to give you healthy, pain-free chewing for years to come.

To recap:
Wet soft bristle toothbrush
Use fluoridated toothpaste
Brush at 45 degree angle
Brush gently for 2-3 minutes
Cover every surface of every tooth
Swish around in mouth before spitting out
Floss gently around each tooth and don’t miss the back surface of the rear molars
Rinse out debris

This article is brought to you by Prestige Dentistry, a well-respected dental practice in Palm Harbor. We are dedicated to dental education and confident smiles for all.

We have been serving Palm Harbor area families since 1986. We are located at 4140 Woodlands Pkwy Ste A in Palm Harbor. Contact us at 727-789-1980 for an appointment.

Ask us about our dental payment options, accepted insurance companies, and the general and cosmetic services we offer. And brush well until we see you. It will be worth every foamy second!

“Changing lives one smile at a time.”

Contact Prestige Dentistry: 727-789-1980

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4140 Woodlands Pkwy Ste A
Palm Harbor, Florida
34685