How to Deep Clean your Teeth at Home?

It is common knowledge that deep cleaning of teeth is performed by a dentist at a clinic. However, many wonder if deep cleaning teeth at home is possible? You cannot perform such a cleaning without the intervention of a dentist; however, you can follow certain dental tips for maintaining a healthy oral routine at home.

Dental Tips for Deep Cleaning Teeth at Home

You may think that general dental tips for oral hygiene at home are nothing new — brushing and flossing have always been recommended for teeth health. However, many people not only skip flossing but have little idea about the correct method of brushing.

Here are some tips that can help with deep cleaning teeth at home:

• First and foremost, focus on the proper brushing technique. You should know what kind of brush is best. Choosing a soft-bristled brush is recommendable. Furthermore, you should cover maximum surfaces in the mouth. Brush the front, chewing, and back surfaces of the teeth, along with your tongue. Use gentle back and forth motions while holding the brush at a 45 degrees angle against the gum line. For brushing the back of the upper teeth and lower teeth, hold the brush vertically
• You should brush twice a day — once in the morning and before going to bed. Some dental experts suggest brushing after every meal as it can reduce the risk of food particles remaining stuck in the mouth
• Flossing should be performed once daily. This helps clean out the area of the mouth that a brush can miss. Take 18 inches of floss and hold it taut between the middle fingers of both hands. Gently slide it between the teeth. Do not snap it against the gums. As you reach the gum line, curve the thread into a C shape and gently clean the side of the tooth. You have to swipe between the gum and tooth but be gentle. Use soft up and down motions to floss between each tooth. If you find this difficult, you can find other flossing tools in the market, which make it easier to floss
• The market also has various dental cleaning kits. These kits allow you to reach more areas of your mouth for deeper cleaning. However, it is highly recommended that you consult your dentist before using such kits at home

If you incorporate the correct method of teeth and gum cleaning into your daily oral routine, you will be able to manage dental fitness at home easily. Furthermore, you should never skip your dental check-ups and cleanings at the dentist’s office. Only a professional dentist can perform a proper deep cleaning of teeth.

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Fine Dentistry in San Diego offers a wide range of quality and affordable dental treatments, including deep cleaning of teeth. We also educate our patients on how to maintain dental fitness at home so they can avoid complicated dental health problems and costly treatments. Call or visit us to learn more or book an appointment.