Brushing your teeth is one of the most important things you can do to maintain healthy teeth and gums. You probably already know that you should be brushing your teeth twice daily, but there’s a lot more to toothbrushing than that. As your dentist at Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Lighthouse Point, FL, we’re happy to give you advice that can help you maintain healthy teeth and gums. Below, we’ve outlined four toothbrushing tips to remember.

1. Brush for 2 Minutes At A Time

If you brush too long, you can damage your tooth enamel and gums. If you don’t brush your teeth long enough, you won’t get your teeth clean enough. The optimal amount of time to spend brushing your teeth is two minutes. Time yourself to get this right.

2. Soft-Bristle Brushes Are Best

You don’t need hard-bristle toothbrushes to get your teeth cleaner! Soft-bristle toothbrushes can do a good job getting the plaque off your teeth. Buy a soft-bristle toothbrush to keep your teeth clean and beautiful.

3. Be Gentle!

Just as you don’t need hard bristles to brush your teeth, you also don’t need to push your toothbrush hard against your teeth to get them clean. Brush gently. If you brush too hard, you could wear down your gums and tooth enamel.

4. Consider an Electric Toothbrush

Electric toothbrushes do a great job keeping teeth clean. If you’re looking for a toothbrush that will work extra well, talk to your dentist to find out what kind of electric toothbrush your dentist recommends.

Want to know more about brushing your teeth? Ask for advice during your next dental checkup in Fort Lauderdale FL and Lighthouse Point FL.