Dont Overbrush Your Teeth

Price says its hard to go wrong on paste or brush if you look for the American Dental Association (ADA) label of approval. This means a brush is firm enough to remove plaque but not tear up gums, he says. Choose a brush like you would a piece of silverware something that feels comfortable in your hand. The designation of Soft is preferred by most dentists. Dont use a brush more than three months, Price adds. That is the limit. If you use an electric brush, Paskerian recommends a rotary head type that you take from tooth to tooth rather than cruising across the teeth with it.Water picks, both dentists say, can drive bacteria back up into the gums, which can lead to it lodging in other parts of the body, such as the heart. The picks do not remove plaque, Paskerian says.