Choosing a toothbrush by Tony Forster

Choosing a toothbrush

How much thought did you give when selecting

your last toothbrush???

• Was it one suggested by your dentist?
• Did you like the color?
• Was it the latest advertised gadget?

Here's our recommendations for choosing both a toothbrush

and paste that will give you a dazzling smile and fresh tasting

mouth.

Toothpaste - Toothpaste and a correct brushing action work

together to remove plaque, a harmful film of bacteria that grows on your teeth

and can cause decay, gum disease, tooth loss and bad breath if not controlled.

Toothpaste that contains fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more

resistant to decay and promotes remineralisation, this aids in repairing early

decay even before the damage can be seen. There are also special ingredients in

the toothpaste that help to clean and polish the teeth, helping to remove not

only plaque but stains over time. Toothpaste also helps to freshen breath and

leaves your mouth and teeth with a clean and smooth feeling.

What

type of toothpaste should I use?

Paste or gel, with or without

flavorings is very much down to your personal preferences. Most of the brand

name products will do the job, just compare the ingredients and make your

choice and don't be afraid to change till you find a paste you really like. The

most important ingredient in any toothpaste is Fluoride because it works

effectively to fight plaque and cavities.

How much should I

use?

Most toothpaste ads give the impression that you need copious

amounts of paste to work, but I guess they have a vested interest?, this simply

isn't so. A peanut sized blob is all that should be needed, simply brush your

teeth at a 45 degree angle towards the gum line and brush the front, back and

between your teeth and you will find that the paste will foam enough to cover

all your teeth.

Children up to the age of six should however should only

be given a very small baby pea sized dab of toothpaste on the brush, there are

special strength Fluoride toothpastes that are especially made for children

under six. In all circumstances always read the label and refer to your dental

or medical practitioner if in any doubt.

How long should brush

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BIO:

Tony Forster has a keen interest in dental care and bad breath treatment and has
compiled many useful resources at
HREF="http://www.eliminate-bad-breath.info">www.eliminate-bad-breath.info

The
content of this article is for information purposes only, it is advisable to consult
your medical or dental practitioner before implementing any program or change to
your current regime.

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