{"id":87,"date":"2022-07-14T08:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T08:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2022-07-29T20:38:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T20:38:27","slug":"4-teeth-cleaning-mistakes-explained-by-dentist-in-lubbock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/14\/4-teeth-cleaning-mistakes-explained-by-dentist-in-lubbock\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Teeth-Cleaning Mistakes That Make Dentists Cringe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_515663034__1659126704_71691.jpg\" alt=\"An upset dentist in Lubbock\" class=\"wp-image-88\" width=\"288\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_515663034__1659126704_71691.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_515663034__1659126704_71691-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_515663034__1659126704_71691-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d be surprised at how easy it is to make mistakes in at-home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental care<\/a>. Even if you remember to brush and floss every day, you can still mess up in ways that lead to oral health issues. That said, it may not be clear where (or if) you\u2019re doing anything incorrectly. For that reason, your dentist in Lubbock is here to help. Read on to learn four common teeth-cleaning mistakes and the best ways to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Only Brushing Once a Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your daily brushing only happen once a day? If so, your dentist probably isn\u2019t happy about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, this practice leaves plaque at the gum line that can cause inflammation. Once advanced enough, that inflamed tissue can peel away at your tooth roots and infect teeth. From there, it wouldn\u2019t be long before you developed gum disease or a bone infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can avoid these issues by brushing your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rushing The Brushing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another pet peeve of dentists is when patients brush their teeth for less time than they should. Apparently, most of us only spend 45 seconds brushing at each teeth-cleaning session. That\u2019s a lot less than the recommended 2 minutes twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While adults might correct this habit quickly enough, doing so can be challenging for kids. However, light-up electric toothbrushes could help them. Many have built-in timers that flash for 60 seconds for each row of teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignoring Your Gums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because people focus more heavily on having clean and pretty teeth, they may ignore their gums. That\u2019s a severe mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When gums aren\u2019t cleaned and brushed, they can be inflamed by harmful bacteria that trigger gum disease. Left to itself, the infection could eventually result in tooth loss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to be clear: don\u2019t forget to brush your gums too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using the Wrong Kind of Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a manual toothbrush is fine for oral care if you have the right technique. If you don\u2019t, though, you may not do an excellent job of removing bacteria, plaque, and leftover food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, a power toothbrush can be more effective at removing plaque when you use it gently. Just be careful \u2014 aggressively using a power toothbrush does more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these mistakes apply to you, it isn\u2019t too late to fix things! You can make your dentist proud of your oral health by following the proper corrections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Kevin Shively<\/a><\/em><em> is a dentist in Lubbock, TX, having earned his DMD from the University of Louisville\u2019s School of Dentistry. He\u2019s taken over 600 continuing education hours and studied at the world-renowned Dawson Academy. Currently, his services include preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, not to mention emergency dental treatments. Dr. Shively currently practices at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/\">his self-titled clinic<\/a> and can be reached at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylubbockdentist.com\/contact.html\">his website<\/a> or by phone at <strong>(806)-698-8660<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019d be surprised at how easy it is to make mistakes in at-home dental care. Even if you remember to brush and floss every day, you can still mess up in ways that lead to oral health issues. That said, it may not be clear where (or if) you\u2019re doing anything incorrectly. 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