You know that you need to brush the outer surfaces of your teeth (the ones that face your lips, cheeks, etc.). Otherwise, your smile will end up becoming dirty and discolored. However, when you’re not working on protecting the esthetics of your smile with your toothbrush, you may accidentally overlook other areas that need twice-daily brushing, too! Let’s examine your habits to make sure you’re thoroughly protecting your grin against problems like decay with effective dental hygiene habits.
#1: The Inner Surfaces Of Your Teeth
You have many tooth surfaces. If you’re obsessed with only those that are visible but you’re skipping the rest, you’re leaving your smile open to problems with decay and more! First, recognize that the surfaces your tongue rests against are just as important as the rest. Always make sure you’re cleaning these surfaces (top and bottom), too, for exceptional protection against oral health problems.
#2: The Chewing Surfaces, Too
So, you’re cleaning the inner surfaces of your smile and the outer. What about the parts of your teeth that you chew with? We call those the chewing surfaces. These are important, too! Many areas are grooved and easily trap food and plaque, so make sure to do a thorough job with your dental hygiene.
#3: Your Tongue’s Surface
You may go back and forth on this topic, wondering if dental hygiene really includes brushing the surface of your tongue. It does! If you want to keep as much bad bacteria and debris out of your smile as you can (and you prefer having approachable breath), then don’t forget it!
Check In With Us Regarding Effective Care
Make sure you’re taking wonderful care of your teeth by talking through your brushing habits and other dental hygiene techniques with us during appointments. Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
