M Roberta Dornan DDS – Adult Oral Care

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The American Dental Association recommends that you:

Brush your teeth 2x a day for 2 minutes with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled brush that fits your mouth and lets you easily reach all areas.
Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed.
Floss every day.

Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gums.
Gently move the brush back and forth in wide circular strokes.
Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.
To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes.
Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and prevent bad breath.

“The most important thing about flossing is to do it.” – ADA
Hold the floss tightly and gently rub the floss against your tooth.
Gently slide it between your gum and tooth in a C shape on one side, then the other.

Always handle them gently and be careful not to drop them. They’re fragile!
Clean removable dentures daily.
Use a firm, round-bristled toothbrush designed especially for cleaning dentures.
Use a toothpaste designed for cleaning dentures, as others may contain abrasives that will damage your new teeth.
Place a washcloth in the sink to prevent damage if you drop your dentures during cleaning.
Rinse and brush after every meal using soap and cool water, toothpaste, or denture cream.
Avoid using abrasive pastes or chemicals.
Soak your dentures in water overnight, or use a denture solution like Efferdent or Polident, but rinse them before use.
Don’t use hot water, which could warp your dentures.
If you have a partial denture, it’s critical to keep your natural teeth healthy. Brush twice a day and floss daily. Pay extra attention for the teeth where the clasps attach.
Keep out of reach of pets.