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    How to Maintain a Healthy Smile

    Dr. Jacqueline Butler Mitchell, DDSBy Dr. Jacqueline Butler Mitchell, DDSJanuary 18, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    When you look through any magazine one commonality is that it’s filled with tooth smiles that are all pearly white and are perfectly shaped teeth. You see toothpaste commercials with actors smiling showing off their white, bright teeth too. We must remember that its normal for your teeth to show signs of age. When you consider all the wear and tear teeth take from chewing three meals per day and drinking all the dark staining drinks we take in during the day, it shouldn’t be a surprise that your pearly whites lose their luster. But with a bit of basic care and help from your dentist, you can recapture that youthful, healthy smile.

    Back to the Basics

    You’ve heard it a thousand times, but it’s essential that we remind you: Brush, Brush, Brush, and Floss!

    • Use a 2 Minute Rule: Brush your teeth for a least 2 minutes, twice a day. Brushing removes the plaque, which builds up on the surfaces of your teeth.

    • Consistently Change Toothbrushes: The average lifespan for a toothbrush is around 3 months. After 3 months, the bristles weaken, and bacteria builds on the bristles and the toothbrush.

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     • Apply Proper Brushing Technique: Remember to brush your teeth in circular motions. Do not scrub your teeth from right to left like you are scrubbing the floor.

    • Use Dental Floss: Floss at least 1 time a day, preferably before going to bed at night. Flossing gets in between the teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach.

    • Clean Your Tongue: Either use a toothbrush or a tongue scraper to remove bacteria from the tongue. This will help to keep your breath fresh and your mouth healthy.

    You don’t need perfect teeth to have a healthy smile. With these tips along with regular visits to the dentist, you can easily have a beautiful, healthy smile. The more you smile the better you feel! I hope this Tooth Talk has helped to give you the tools needed for a healthy smile.

    Please call or email if you have questions, (615)445-8700, integritydentalcare@comcast.net

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    Dr. Jacqueline Butler Mitchell, DDS

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