Brushing and Flossing
At DentalInsurance.com, our goal is to provide a number of plans to choose from so that clients can find the dental coverage that most precisely meets their needs. One priority for clients is the cost of premiums. Patients have the most control over premiums when they are presented with a wide range of choices. Did you know that healthy habits can also help your premiums? When patients exercise healthy habits, they need fewer procedures and office visits, which can result in lower dental insurance premiums over the long-term. Our clients’ health is important to us. For this reason, we provide articles that contain current news and tips on oral healthcare. Choosing the right personal dental insurance plan is critical, but maintaining strong oral health and healthy daily routines is just as important. The articles below include useful tips and valuable information on keeping teeth and gums clean and healthy.
08/31/2006
Researchers found that gingival bleeding and halitosis were greatly reduced
after a two-week oral hygiene program of dental flossing and tooth brushing
CHICAGO – August 1, 2006 – The list of excuses for not brushing or flossing is endless, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology, these are two tasks that should not be omitted from the daily hygiene routine. Study Abstract *
Researchers found that tongue and tooth brushing in combination with dental flossing significantly decreased gingival bleeding by 38 percent after a two-week oral hygiene program. Halitosis, or bad breath, was also reduced.
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08/22/2006
Here are some tips for good brushing habits: Be gentle when you
brush!
Use a toothbrush with soft bristles that fits your mouth size. A big brush
won't get to the back teeth and a small one will make brushing time longer. If
you need help picking out a toothbrush, talk to your dentist.
Use toothpaste with fluoride. Kids should use a pea-sized amount of
toothpaste, and adults should cover the length of the bristles with
toothpaste.
Brush at least two times a day - when you wake up and before you go to
bed. If you can, brush after every meal. If you can't, rinse out your mouth,
especially after eating sugary foods.
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08/19/2006
FRIDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Just two weeks of flossing, added to regular tooth brushing, can significantly reduce bleeding gums and bad breath, a U.S. study finds.
The study included 51 sets of twins, aged 12 to 21, divided into two groups. One group brushed their teeth and tongue twice a day, while the other group did the same, along with flossing twice a day.
After two weeks, the group that brushed and flossed had a 38 percent reduction in gingival bleeding and also had less halitosis (bad breath). In contrast, participants who just brushed experienced a 4 percent increase in gingival bleeding.
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