{"id":31,"date":"2018-12-30T21:23:04","date_gmt":"2018-12-30T21:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cayodentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2025-09-03T20:56:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:56:23","slug":"a-dentist-in-s-peters-mo-shares-tips-for-great-dental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/a-dentist-in-s-peters-mo-shares-tips-for-great-dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist in S. Peters Mo. Shares Tips for Great Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Want to make 2019\nyour tooth-friendliest year yet? Try following some tips from a dentist in S. Peters\nMo.<\/a>, such as following proper brushing technique and knowing what to do between\nbrushings. These suggestions can help you to prevent cavities and enjoy healthier\nteeth and gums, both in the new year and for all the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Brush for Best Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What if you could\nchange your life for the better by investing five minutes a day in an easy,\nenjoyable activity? Does that sound like a good investment? That’s exactly what\ncan happen when you spend a little extra time brushing your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point, you\nmay be saying, “but I already know how to brush! I’ve been doing it all my\nlife.” We understand. But did you know that the manner in which you brush\nis just as important as how often? Here’s what we mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Your teeth
    fall into two groups: the posterior<\/em>,
    or rear teeth, and the anterior<\/em>, or
    front teeth. The anterior teeth are the ones that receive the most attention
    when we brush. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. When we
    fail to give the posterior teeth due attention, they fall victim to built-up
    plaque. This places added stress on the anterior teeth, eventually causing them
    to fail as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The result
    is widespread tooth loss that makes dentures or other forms of restoration necessary.
    For may people, this process runs its course as early as age 60, sometimes
    sooner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The best way to prevent\nthis cycle is to use proper brushing technique. Here are some key points to remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Begin
      with the posterior teeth first. Make sure they’re thoroughly cleaned before
      moving on to the anterior teeth. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Brush all
      sides of the teeth \u2013 front, back, and chewing surfaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Brush all
      the way up to the gumline. Use both up-and-down and side-to-side strokes for
      best results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Remember
      the “2 by 2 rule.” Brush for a full two minutes, and do so at least
      two times per day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      It’s a good idea to\nfollow up each brushing session by using a name-brand mouthwash or dental rinse.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to Keep Your Teeth Cleaner Between Brushings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Dentists recommend\nbrushing after each meal. But, for many of us, this is easier said than done. What\ncan you do instead to make the benefits of brushing last longer? Here are three\nsuggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. Drink
        lots of water. Not only does this help to clean your teeth, it also enables
        your body to create more germ-fighting saliva. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Chew
        sugar-free gum. This also encourages the production of saliva. Plus, it helps
        to remove food particles that can lead to cavity-causing plaque and tartar. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Keep a
        spare brush and travel-sized tube of toothpaste on hand at work. That way,
        you’ll be able to give your teeth a quick cleaning during breaks. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        2019 is just around\nthe corner. Make it your best year yet for dental health by following the tips\nin this post. In times to come, you’ll look back with well-deserved pride in\nthe habits you nurture now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Dr. Kamlesh Makwana is a trusted dentist in St. Peters who completed his dental degree at Marquette University in 1996. With more than 25 years of experience, he is skilled in helping patients maintain good oral health using various techniques. If you or a loved one is looking to minimize the potential for cavities and tooth decay, contact us via our website or by calling (636) 928-9693.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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