When it comes to oral hygiene brushing is essential. However, according Dental Hygienist Sam from Dental Specialties Northwest how you do it makes a big difference. This is especially true when it comes to getting in all of the nooks and crannies, especially in the back molars.
Hard to Brush Means More Decay
If you have crooked or broken teeth it can make it increasingly hard to brush. If that is your issue be sure to schedule an appointment. Decay will only get worse. If your teeth aren’t crooked or broken you still may want to try brushing with your other hand.
Become Ambidextrous When Brushing
Sam from Dental Specialties Northwest explains that using your non dominant hand might make it easier when trying to access difficult to brush areas in your mouth.
People have trouble accessing certain parts of their mouth depending on which hand is the dominant hand.
For example, people who are right hand dominant have a difficult time reaching the insides of the right side of the teeth. Switching things up and trying the other hand for a change just might help the situation.
Be Different when You Brush
In other words if you brush with your left hand you will have straight access to those teeth. It really is an amazing thing and it just might help you become ambidextrous.
For those that are unaware, ambidextrous is the ability to use both the left and right hand equally as well.
Bonus Tip: When you brush with your non dominant hand, you won’t be leaving as much plaque and food particles behind either.
The Dentist’s Dentist
Being a patient of Dental Specialties Northwest means you are sharing this dental practice in Seattle with other dentist’s. After all, those doctors have to see a dentist as well.
Known as the dentist’s dentist, Dental Specialties Northwest can help you and your family get back on to the road to health.
If you are already there, Sam and the rest of the team will keep you and your teeth and gums stay healthy so that you can keep them for the rest of your life.
Call or send a direct message and schedule an appointment for a dental checkup and a professional cleaning with Dental Specialties Northwest in Seattle.
You will be so glad you did and so will your teeth and gums. Send a direct message and become a patient today.
