{"id":20609,"date":"2021-11-09T17:53:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=20609"},"modified":"2021-11-09T17:53:30","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:53:30","slug":"common-teeth-cleaning-mistakes-that-make-you-waste-much-money-to-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/common-teeth-cleaning-mistakes-that-make-you-waste-much-money-to-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Teeth-Cleaning Mistakes That Make You Waste Much Money To Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>source: thehealthy.com\/\n\n\n\n</p><p>We asked dentists to reveal the dental mistakes that make them cringe, from rushing your toothbrushing to overusing whitening products.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Teeth-cleaning mistakes\n\n\n\n</h2><p>You know the drill when it comes to keeping your teeth and gums healthy: Brush at least twice a day and floss at least once a day to maintain good oral hygiene. This helps to prevent plaque, a sticky white film that forms on teeth and can contain bacteria. Plaque build-up can contribute to\u00a0tooth decay\u00a0and\u00a0gum disease, according to the\u00a0American Dental Association\u00a0(ADA).\n\n\n\n</p><p>Although you may be an avid tooth brusher and flosser, there are still errors you\u2019re probably making with your oral care.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Keep your teeth clean and healthy by avoiding these some common teeth-cleaning mistakes that make dentists cringe.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You only brush once a day\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Brushing your teeth only once a day is a habit that dentists aren\u2019t that happy about. It can leave plaque at the gum line causing inflammation, says\u00a0Michael Kleinman, DMD, a dentist in Souderton, Pennsylvania. \u201cWhen it gets advanced, the tissue starts to peel away from the root of the tooth, the gum and bone get infected and you can lose teeth.\u201d Avoid this by\u00a0brushing your teeth\u00a0twice a day with a soft-bristled brush, the ADA recommends.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"760\"' height='\"506\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/GettyImages-178602824.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20610\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-178602824.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You use the wrong toothbrush\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Manual toothbrushes are okay if you have good brushing technique, but if you don\u2019t, you may not get the job done correctly, Dr. Pressner says. \u201cA power toothbrush can be more effective at removing plaque but you have to use it gently,\u201d he says. \u201cYou can do more harm than good if you use a power toothbrush too aggressively,\u201d he warns. Talk to your dentist about what kind of toothbrush is best for you.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"701\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/Types-of-Toothbrushes-1024x701.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20616\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Types-of-Toothbrushes-1024x701.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You ignore your gums\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you don\u2019t gently brush your gums too, you may increase your risk for tooth loss, Dr. Kleinman explains. Inflammation along your gumline can trigger the process that can lead to gum disease and tooth loss. (The keyword here is gentle\u2014too much pressure may damage your gums.)\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"760\"' height='\"506\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/GettyImages-1178925220.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20611\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-1178925220.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You rarely replace your toothbrush\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Your dentist gives you a free toothbrush in your goody bag for a reason. The ADA suggests\u00a0changing your toothbrush\u00a0every 3 to 4 months. If your toothbrush\u2019s bristles are frayed and broken, it\u2019s time to throw it out. It\u2019s also important to trash your old toothbrush after a\u00a0cold, flu, stomach bug, or\u00a0sore throat, Pressner says. Germs can lurk in-between the bristles and may make you sick again\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"760\"' height='\"506\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/GettyImages-1178296494.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20614\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-1178296494.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You skip the floss\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Failure to floss daily can be a problem. If you don\u2019t floss daily, plaque sets up camp between your teeth, setting the stage for cavities and gum disease, Dr. Pressner says. When you floss daily, don\u2019t snap too hard as this can create gashes in your gums and cause bleeding, and may contribute to gum recession and gum disease.\u00a0\u201cWater flossers are great if use them horizontally to flush out any loose debris between your teeth instead of top to bottom, which can jam food into the pocket,\u201d he says.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"760\"' height='\"506\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/GettyImages-536353985.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20618\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-536353985.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You rush through your brush\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Most people spend 45 seconds brushing their teeth. This is more than a minute shy of the suggested length of time. \u201cIt is recommended to brush twice daily for two minutes,\u201d says\u00a0Fatina Shtivelman, DDS, a pediatric dentist in New York City. This can be particularly challenging for kids, she adds. There are toothbrushes that can help children brush longer such as the new\u00a0Firefly Lion King Ready Go Power Toothbrush\u00a0with a light-up timer that flashes for 60 seconds for each row of teeth, she says.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"760\"' height='\"506\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/GettyImages-1095554838.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20615\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-1095554838.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You brush too hard\n\n\n\n</h2><p>While not brushing hard enough can increase the risk of decay, pressing too hard or using a hard-bristled toothbrush can wear away gum tissue, Dr. Pressner warns, and \u201cgum tissue doesn\u2019t go back.\u201d This is both a cosmetic issue\u2014a receding gumline can mar an otherwise perfect smile\u2014but also a health issue, because it can increase the root\u2019s vulnerability to damage and sensitivity to temperature. \u201cOnce you abrade gum tissue, your root is softer than the enamel so you can do damage more quickly.\u201d The only way to reverse this is with bonding or highly invasive gum grafting procedures, he says. With bonding, your dentist attaches materials directly to your tooth, which protects the exposed root, he says. During\u00a0gum grafting, gum tissue is taken from another part of your gum and attached to an area where it is receding, the ADA explains.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"760\"' height='\"506\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/GettyImages-904149390.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20617\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-904149390.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You only brush before you come to the dentist\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Everyone has probably been guilty of this at least once, but you can\u2019t fool your dentist, says Dr. Shtivelman. \u201cWhen the gums are inflamed with plaque, the dentist knows the patient is not brushing properly.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"760\"' height='\"506\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/GettyImages-1158807384.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20619\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-1158807384.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You don\u2019t brush at night\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Nighttime is the most important time to brush after your morning brush. \u201cYou are eating all day long, so if you\u2019re not brushing at night, this can lead to future dental problems,\u201d Dr. Shtivelman says.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"537\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/199406-grt-How-Bad-Is-Falling-Asleep-Without-Brushing-Your-Teeth-Really-1200x628-Facebook-1024x537.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20620\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/199406-grt-How-Bad-Is-Falling-Asleep-Without-Brushing-Your-Teeth-Really-1200x628-Facebook-1024x537.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>You choose the wrong rinse\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Mouthwashes or rinses can provide oral health benefits including reducing plaque and preventing decay and gum disease. Some contain alcohol, which can dry out your mouth, Dr. Pressner says. \u201cIf your mouth is dry, you can\u2019t produce saliva and saliva protects teeth from cavities.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"760\"' height='\"506\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/GettyImages-1132797553.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20621\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-1132797553.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>source: thehealthy.com\/ We asked dentists to reveal the dental mistakes that make them cringe, from rushing your toothbrushing to overusing whitening products. 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