Have you ever wondered why you don’t have a perfect smile? How to have good dental hygiene? or if you are performing the tooth brushing process correctly? If you have had any of these doubts, here are 5 common mistakes that people make when brushing their teeth that keep them away from better dental hygiene and oral health.

1. Not changing toothbrushes regularly
Using the toothbrush twice a day, the average life of the toothbrush is 3 months.

After this time, the toothbrush begins to accumulate bacteria and food particles leading to diseases such as cavities.

In addition to being unhygienic, the toothbrush loses effectiveness.

2. Not flossing
With tooth brushing we do not reach all the areas necessary for proper dental cleaning.

Therefore, it is necessary to implement flossing at least once a day (preferably at the end of the day) to achieve complete oral hygiene.

3. Brushing too much or not enough
Dentists recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day (once in the morning and once at night before going to bed). Brushing more than recommended damages your gums and tooth enamel.

Similarly, brushing too seldom (once a day or less) is also not recommended because the decomposition of food directly affects our teeth causing tooth loss.

4. Not brushing your tongue
The tongue is a recipient of germs that cause bad breath. Brushing or using a tongue cleaner scrapes removes these bacteria to improve breath and oral health.

5. Brushing too hard
Brushing too hard or with a toothbrush with very rough cells can hurt the gums and cause the tooth to lose its enamel.

Brushing correctly does not require a lot of force, but rather the correct movements and the right technique.

At Spa Dental, we care about your dental health. That is why we teach you how to have a correct brushing routine and we offer you instructions that will help you improve your oral hygiene along with complementary treatments that are part of preventive dental health.