New England Dental LLC
54 Main Street Suite F Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 790-0111
Brushing your teeth twice per day is not enough for keeping them in proper shape. Good dental hygiene requires doing many other things as well. Many people are brushing their teeth mechanically without thinking about the ways and techniques for brushing. However, using correct brushing technique is very important for keeping your teeth in perfect shape. Make sure you use your toothbrush back and forth to all places inside your mouth and do not forget to clean the backside of your teeth in order to get rid of the plaque. Brushing your teeth should last for about three minutes if you want to properly and thoroughly clean all your teeth.
Besides using correct techniques, it is also very important for you to buy the right toothbrush. Today there are many brushes on the market and in general most people get medium-sized toothbrushes that have small bristles that can enter the small holes between the teeth. It is advisable for you to get a toothbrush from a well-known brand, so you can be sure that they are designed by following the strict standards for safety and quality.
As previously mentioned, just brushing your teeth is not enough for maintaining good dental hygiene. You also need to floss your teeth regularly and use mouthwash daily. Flossing is important for removing germs from the cavities, while mouthwash is important because it can clean the areas that are not reachable by the toothbrush or the floss. Dentists also advise tongue scraping as an equally important part of the process of keeping good dental hygiene. Use a tongue scraper to scrape off the bacteria from your tongue surface after you are done with brushing. This will also refresh your breath and your mouth will be completely cleaned.
Another thing to keep in mind if you want your dental hygiene to be at optimal levels is to avoid eating unhealthy foods and sugary snacks that damage the teeth. Having a snack occasionally will not damage your teeth, but frequent snacking can have bad consequences for your oral hygiene. It is also advisable not to eat or snack before going to bed because some of the food particles may get stuck in-between your teeth, which is not something you would want. Consider these helpful tips, follow the advice and you will maintain your dental hygiene and oral health in perfect shape.
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Dear Patient,
We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe.
Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued. We do this to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agencies recommendations. Based on the recommendations from ADA and CSDA into consideration and being mindful of the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, we have made the decision to open our offices from Wednesday May 13th for Emergencies and from Wednesday May 20th for routine dental treatments.
You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at 203-790-0111.
Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.
Sincerely,
Dentist and Team