MISTAKES TO AVOID IN CARING FOR YOUR TEETH

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Studio City Dental Center

• MISTAKES TO AVOID IN
• CARING FOR YOUR TEETH

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How to Best Care for Your Teeth

• There is a lot of advice out there on what to do
  for your teeth.
• A simpler approach might be to let you know which
  mistakes are the worst and how to avoid them.
• The following is a list of things to avoid, with
  useful links to more in-depth information

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Forgetting to Clean Your Gums

• Gingivitis results in diseased, inflamed,
  bleeding, and sore gums.
• Gingivitis is reversible if it is treated.
• If left untreated, it will turn into
  periodontitis, which is not reversible.

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All the Advice

• With all the advice to floss, brush, use
  waterpiks, chew gum, drink water, avoid sugar,
  and use mouthwash, we hear a lot about what to
  do, but seldom about how best to do it.

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Brushing at the Gum-line

• Its important to know how to brush gums
  adequately.
• The best method for brushing teeth at the
  gum-line is with a soft-bristled toothbrush with
  rounded bristles and at a 45-degree angle.

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Prevent Gingivitis

• Moving the toothbrush in small circles helps to
  dislodge bacteria and food particles from the
  gum-line and helps to prevent and reverse
  gingivitis.

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Advancing Yellowing of Teeth

• Yellowing teeth are a huge concern for some
  people.
• There is a never-ending selection of
  teeth-whitening products on the market, and
  theyre also available at the dentist.

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Its Best to Wait

• Brushing your teeth immediately after you have
  any acidic food or drink will strip away your
  enamel, which makes your teeth more susceptible
  to yellowing.
• Its best to wait 30 minutes after eating and
  drinking to brush your teeth.

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Dont Underestimate Water

• Whether you ingest water or use it to rinse your
  mouth, you may not be doing either enough.
• Waterpiks are especially useful in blasting away
  bacteria around the teeth and gums, but simply
  rinsing your mouth works wonders too.

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Drink Plenty of Water

• Drinking an adequate amount of water helps to
  keep saliva at a low viscosity, which helps to
  prevent bacteria from forming plaque.
• The average American doesnt drink the right
  amount of water. Try having 8 cups of water a day.

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More on Beverages and Brushing

• There are many things to do for your teeth, but
  aim at the basics of brushing, flossing, and try
  to use a waterpik to adequately clean your mouth.

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Schedule an Appointment Today

• Remember to visit Studio City Dental Center twice
  a year to avoid dental issues down the road.
• Click here to schedule an appointment today.

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Studio City Dental Center

• Dr. Zareh Kouyoumdjian
• 12435 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, California
  91604
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• Email info_at_studiocitydentalcenter.com
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