In some off topic health news, my ex-father-in-law, who was a dentist, taught me about the work of Dr. Charles C. Bass, who lived from 1875 to 1975. Dr. Bass knew that bacteria eat the plaque that adheres to teeth, and the bacteria release acids, which dissolve tooth enamel and destroy gum tissue. The toothbrush cleans surfaces that are largely self-cleaning. The trick is to get at the plaque and germs that get into the tiniest crevices and start trouble: They start on the tops of the teeth in the nooks and crannies that the toothbrush can’t get to; they start in between the teeth and along the gum line.
The toothbrush is good to gently (use a soft toothbrush and massage with a gentle, circular motion) clean along the gum line, but only dental floss can get in between the teeth! Dental floss—the magic bullet!!! The other helpful tool is the dental sealant, in which a coating is brushed onto the tops of the teeth (and the side) and forms an ice-skating-rink slick surface to seal off the grooves and pits. The dentist, an assistant, or a hygienist does this in a dental office. As an aside if you need a bergen county dentist northern new jersey dentist or perhaps even a bergen county cosmetic dentist or teeth whitening professional then check out this practice.
Always use a soft toothbrush. Hard brushing and/or a hard toothbrush can damage enamel.
If you had to pick only one tool to keep your teeth clean, I would suggest that you choose dental floss. There is no need for anyone to have cavities, abscesses, or gum disease. There is no need for anyone to end up with his or her teeth in a cup of water at night.
