{"id":10,"date":"2016-02-28T22:48:58","date_gmt":"2016-02-28T22:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=10"},"modified":"2016-10-10T16:35:22","modified_gmt":"2016-10-10T16:35:22","slug":"dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Belchertown Offers Tips for Brushing and Flossing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentist\"You do it every day and you\u2019ve been doing it for years. So how could you be doing anything wrong? Well, it\u2019s not that you\u2019re brushing and flossing your teeth incorrectly, but you may not be doing so as well as possible. Dr. Medaugh and the rest of us at Valley Dentists of Belchertown<\/a> are committed to helping you enjoy optimal oral health. For this reason, our Belchertown dental office would like to offer you some tips on the best techniques for brushing and flossing so you can keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible.
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\nOne question we hear often is, \u201cShould I brush or floss first?\u201d That\u2019s up to you\u2014all we ask is that you brush your teeth at least twice every day and floss daily. Most people find it convenient to brush once in the morning when they wake up and then again before going to bed. When it comes to flossing, however, anytime is the right time. If you\u2019re too tired at night, then floss in the morning or even after you\u2019ve finished lunch. Flossing not only removes trapped food particles caught between your teeth, it also clears away plaque, a biofilm where the bacteria that cause decay and gum disease can hide.<\/p>\n

For a Family Dentist, Belchertown Residents Trust Dr. Medaugh<\/h2>\n

When it\u2019s time to brush your teeth, make sure you have a soft tooth brush with rounded bristles and a toothpaste with fluoride. Place a small amount of toothpaste on your brush and set the brush against your gum line at about a 45 degree angle. Then, working in a circular motion, brush all the surfaces of your teeth\u2014inside, outside and top\u2014several times. After you\u2019ve brushed all of your teeth, brush your tongue, too; bacteria can hide easily in your tiny taste buds.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to floss:<\/p>\n