Common Brushing Mistakes You Need to Avoid

2. ~ Brushing your teeth is the first step of an effective dental hygiene routine. Brushing removes the food deposits, plaque, and bacteria from your teeth that cause tooth decay and gum disease. ~ Although brushing may seem like an easy activity - however, if done in a wrong way or technique, it can pose serious harm to your teeth and oral health and ruin your beautiful smile.

3. Here are some of the most common brushing mistakes you need to avoid: • Not brushing your teeth for 2 minutes or twice a day. • Brushing with a hard-bristled toothbrush • Over-brushing or brushing with pressure. • Not changing your toothbrush every 3 months or after you have fallen ill • Brushing your teeth immediately after drinking or eating. • Not using short, gentle circular strokes. • Not cleaning your tongue after brushing your teeth. • Not drying the toothbrush before storing it. • Not brushing the inner surfaces of the teeth. • Storing your toothbrush in the bathroom. • Not flossing your teeth after brushing.

4. Contact Us • By avoiding above brushing mistakes you can maintain excellent oral health and smile. Along with brushing and flossing, visit your dentist twice a year for oral checkups and examinations to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Visit West Metro Dental for a wide range of dental services in Etobicoke in a warm, relaxing, and friendly environment. For more information and to book a free consultation visit www.westmetrodental.com. • • • 191 The West Mall #100, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K8, Canada (416)-620-7903 info@westmetrodental.com www.westmetrodental.com