How to Care for Your Teeth before Going to Bed

By Arthur Kezian

Your teeth need a lot of care and it is your responsibility to provide it. The healthier your teeth are the happier you look and the more confident you are when talking. It is something you need to do every day and frequently, when you wake up, after meals and also before you retire to bed. Your dental hygiene practice should ensure that both your teeth and gums are clean and healthy at all times. In this article you will learn that there are several ways to care for your teeth before going to bed. These ways include brushing, flossing, and rinsing, all which should be done efficiently.

Brushing

Brushing your teeth is an activity that you should do with utmost care. It should help you prevent plaque from clogging in your teeth as well as preventing your tooth from tooth decay. You should place your toothbrush on your teeth in a 45 degree angle, being careful to brush all corners of your teeth. The brush movements should be gentle and made in a circular motion or an up and down motion.

 in the evening is important to your health and is something that should be done after meals. Dr Kezian and his staff would advise you not to take any additional food after brushing your teeth as this can accelerate tooth decay.

Flossing

Dental floss is an important part of any effective dental care routine. It is a fast and effective way to keep your teeth clean and healthy. To be more effective, it should be done at the end of the day, just when you are about to go to bed. Flossing is helpful in removing plaque and any other food particles that you could not remove using your normal brush.

The floss you use should be clean. Be careful to floss between every tooth. Sometimes flossing the back teeth can be difficult, but the more you floss, the easier it gets.

Rinsing

Your smile is important and reflects the health of your teeth. There is no specific brand of mouthwash that is necessarily the best. You can use any ADA-approved mouthwash. Warm salt-water rinses every now and then can also be good for your gums. Your dental homecare is very important, so make sure to brush, floss, and rinse faithfully.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777

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