– Do you always keep your toothbrush in a safe space that is free from contamination?
– Do you avoid snacks that can effortlessly chip and crack your teeth, such as hard candies?
– Do you actively avoid oral health menaces such as mouth jewelry?
– Do you make sure to use oral health care treatments that have been recommended or approved by your dentists or feature the ADA Seal of Acceptance given out by the American Dental Association?
– Do you make sure to attend your regular checkups and professional cleanings with your dentists?
– Do you know your dental history?
– Do you stay away from cavity-causing products such as sodas and sugary sweets?
– Do you make sure to use the proper behaviors when brushing and flossing daily?

If you would like to schedule your oral health care checkups at Royse City Dental Care or would like a comprehensive oral exam from Drs. Hutchison, Gabrielsen, and Craig, and our team at our office in Royse City, Texas, please give us a call at 972-636-2417. A better smile is your first step to a brighter, healthier lifestyle that can improve your life for many years to come.

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To begin, fill the flosser’s tank with water—the temperature of the water doesn’t matter too much, but many prefer to use lukewarm water, especially if they have sensitive teeth and gums. Then, put the tank on the base and secure the lid on top. Next, choose the specific cleaning tip you would like to use to clean the crevices of your smile and then click it firmly on the top of the wand. Then, choose a comfortable pressure level for the flosser to use to clean your teeth.

When washing your smile, lean over the sink and put the tip of the tool in your mouth. To keep the water from splashing, wrap your lips around the wand. Then, turn the unit on.

The tool will begin spraying water at this point. Start by cleaning the back teeth. While doing so, hold the flosser just above the gumline at a 90-degree angle. Use this technique to clean between each tooth in your mouth. When you are done washing your smile, turn the flosser off and take the tip off the wand. You can remove the tip by pushing the eject button.

Now that you know how to use a water flosser in Royse City, Texas, your smile will be clean and healthy! However, please don’t forget to brush your teeth every morning and every night like the American Dental Association recommends. For more information and details about water flossers and how to use them, please call Royse City Dental Care at 972-636-2417. We look forward to helping you!

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Question: How do I floss?
Answer: Start with 18 inches of floss and wrap most of the floss around each pointer finger. Leave about an inch or two available between your two fingers. Then, use your thumbs and index fingers and slide the floss between your teeth, gently moving it up and down along the sides of your teeth. Next, gently curve the floss around the base of each tooth and move it back and forth. Make sure you do so beneath the gumline but be gentle while you work under and around the gums. Repeat this process between each tooth and remember to use a new section of floss as you proceed from tooth to tooth.

Question: Why is flossing important?
Answer: Flossing is very important because it helps deeply clean your smile and it removes the plaque from your teeth, which essentially saves your smile from gum disease and tooth loss.

Question: What can I use to floss?
Answer: There are many options to consider when flossing. Dental floss, dental picks, pre-threaded flossers, small brushes that successfully clean between teeth, water flossers, or wooden plaque removers are all great choices. There are two common types of floss, which are nylon and PTFE. Nylon floss is available waxed and unwaxed and it is known to come in a variety of flavors. Because the floss is made of nylon, it tends to tear or shred while you floss. PTFE is a more expensive type of floss that slides easily between your teeth without shredding.

Question: What time should I floss?
Answer: As long as you floss at least once a day, it does not matter what time you floss. Many people like to floss right before they go to bed because they like to sleep with a clean mouth, but your preference is all that matters. If you want to floss after lunch or before breakfast, go right ahead!

To learn more about flossing and deeply cleaning your smile, call our office today. We are here to help you reach your smile goals, and we are happy to do so by teaching you all about flossing!

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