How to floss

What is the Right Way to Floss?
Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach — under the gum-line and between your teeth. Because plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended.

To receive maximum benefits from flossing, use the following proper technique:

      ·         Starting with about 18 inches of floss, wind most of the floss around each middle finger, leaving an inch or two of floss to work with

      ·         Holding the floss tautly between your thumbs and index fingers, slide it gently up-and-down between your teeth

      ·         Gently curve the floss around the base of each tooth, making sure you go beneath the gumline. Never snap or force the floss, as this may cut or bruise delicate gum tissue

      ·         Use clean sections of floss as you move from tooth to tooth

      ·         To remove the floss, use the same back-and-forth motion to bring the floss up and away from the teeth

What Type of Floss Should I Use?
There are two types of floss from which to choose:

      ·         Nylon (or multifilament) floss

      ·         PTFE (monofilament) floss

Nylon floss is available waxed and unwaxed, and in a variety of flavors. Because this type of floss is composed of many strands of nylon, it may sometimes tear or shred, especially between teeth with tight contact points. While more expensive, single filament (PTFE) floss slides easily between teeth, even those with tight spaces between teeth, and is virtually shred-resistant. When used properly, both types of floss are excellent at removing plaque and debris.

                                            

 Use about 18" of floss,         Gently follow the curves of      Be sure to clean

leaving an inch or two to            your teeth                 beneath the gumline,                      work with                                                                        but avoid snapping the

                                                                                                           floss on the gums

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Brush: but the right way!

Good dental habits are the cornerstone of good oral health. Even so, patients who diligently brush their teeth can still get a bad report from the dentist if they’re not using the proper technique.

In fact, brushing your teeth too hard can be almost as bad for your teeth and gums as not brushing at all! There are a number of issues that can arise due to this bad habit.

Receding gums is a common dental problem in patients who brush their teeth too vigorously. The irritation caused by this action can lead to inflammation in the gums and shrinkage of the gum tissue.

When the gums recede, it has an unattractive effect on the smile. It can also lead to increased tooth sensitivity. If the problem becomes severe enough, your dentist may need to give you a gum graft to repair the damage.

“Brushing your teeth too hard can be almost as bad for your teeth and gums as not brushing at all!”

You can also cause premature wear to your teeth by brushing too hard. While tooth enamel may be one of the hardest substances in the body, it’s still not impervious to outside forces. Brushing too hard can break down the enamel and cause it to erode. The body is not capable of replacing missing enamel, so you may need to have the tooth restored with a filling or a crown.

To avoid these negative consequences, not only do you have to pay attention to the pressure you apply while brushing your teeth, you also need to be sure that you aren’t using a toothbrush with bristles that are too hard.

A good oral hygiene routine is well-balanced, with just the right amount of tooth brushing — not too much and not too little. If you think you may be using a poor brushing technique, ask your dentist or hygienist for some tips the next time you are in the office. Your oral health will reap many benefits if you get on track with your brushing!

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Word Of Caution

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A good dentist doesn't get onto the patient's nerves and also expects his patient to "Floss Like A Boss".....just saying:)

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                  TMJ i.e. Temperomandibular Joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or damaged it leads to Temperomandibular Joint Syndrome which is a disorder of the jaw muscles and nerves.

CAUSES:                                  

  Ø Injury to the teeth or jaw

  Ø Misaligned teeth or Misaligned jaw

  Ø Teeth grinding (Bruxism)

  Ø Stress (which increases muscle tension and causes Jaw Clenching)

  Ø Arthritis

  Ø Poor Posture (causes neck strain and abnormalities of jaw muscle function)

  Ø Excessive Gum Chewing

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS:

  Ø Tight, stiff or sore jaw or neck muscles. Facial pain, cheek pain, chin numbness of tingling pain in the base of the tongue, shoulder pain, ear pain and pain in the jaw joint.

  Ø Headaches, dizziness, Blurred vision, clicking sound of the jaw, popping sounds in the ears.

  Ø Locking of the jaw (Lock Jaw) usually after widely yawning, Swelling on the sides of the face, Nerve inflammation.

TREATMENT:

  Ø Responds to home remedies like placing an ice pack to the joint

  Ø Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s)

  Ø Stress Reduction

  Ø Massage or Gentle Stretches of the Jaw & neck

  Ø Avoiding Chewing Gums

  Ø Dental Splints (Bite Guard)

  Ø Botox Injections

  Ø Physical Therapy

  Ø Prescription Medications

  Ø In case of severe cases Surgery might be required.

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