NORTH TEXAS PERIODONTICS & IMPLANTOLOGY, PLLC

Diagnostic technology and new surgical techniques have broadened dental horizons, but it is still the caring attitude and concern for our patients that is most important. While there have been significant advancements in periodontal therapy, there is no cure for gum disease. Even after successful, corrective therapy and surgical intervention, your gum disease can recur. For the majority of patients with periodontal disease (~90%), regular periodontal maintenance cleanings have proven to be effective in preventing recurrence of gum disease. This phase is an essential part of treatment. Often, this can be the most important part of your therapy.



OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our hygiene mission at North Texas Periodontics & Implantology is to propel our patients toward optimum oral & systemic health utilizing the best techniques, technology, and education available to us.



Friday, April 1, 2011

Hygiene Basics: Brushing 101

Let me tell you that the proper brushing technique is not using a death grip on your toothbrush then sawing back and forth for thirty seconds.

What, then, is the right way to brush?

First, you need to angle the toothbrush bristles at a 45° angle against the gum line.















Then you sweep or roll the brush away from the gum line.

Brush the outside, inside and chewing surfaces of each tooth-using short, gentle strokes. Pay extra attention to the gum line, hard to reach back teeth, especially wisdom teeth or crowns.

Proper brushing technique takes at least two minutes.  

For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue too. Start and the base of the tongue, in the back of the mouth, and use three or four downward strokes. 















Click here to view Colgate's educational video of proper brushing technique.
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