Healthy Brushing Tips From AloeSense™

AloeSense™ strongly promotes good oral hygiene habits. Cleaning your teeth and gums is something we all know is important, however, do you know the proper way to floss your teeth?  These brushing and flossing techniques are recommended by the American Dental Association.

Do you know the proper way to brush your teeth?

• Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gums
• Move the brush back and forth gently in short (tooth-wide) strokes
• Brush the outer tooth surfaces, the inner tooth surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth
• Use the "toe" of the brush to clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, using a gentle up-and-down stroke
• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath

Do you know how to floss your teeth?

• Break off about 15 inches of floss and wind most of it around one of your middle fingers. Wind the remaining floss around the same finger of the opposite hand.
• Glide the floss between your teeth using a gentle rubbing motion. Never snap the floss into the gums.
• When the floss reaches the gum line, curve it into a C shape against one tooth. Gently slide it into space between the gum and the tooth.
• Hold the floss tightly against the tooth. Gently rub the side of the tooth, moving the floss away from the gum with up and down motions.
• Repeat this method on the rest of your teeth, including the back side of your last tooth.

Do you have questions? We have answers.

Q & A for Adults and Their Children

Q: Can anyone use AloeSense™ Toothpaste?
A: Yes! Although AloeSense™ is especially helpful for people searching for a gentle, effective, non-irritating toothpaste to protect their teeth and soothe their mouth and gums.  AloeSense™ can be used and enjoyed by the whole family.

Q: What is plaque?
A: Many foods cause bacteria in your mouth to produce acids. This thin film consisting of mucus and microorganisms on the tooth’s surface leads to tooth decay.

Q: When should I take my child to see the dentist?
A: Ideally it is best to take your child to the dentist by the first birthday. By taking your child to the dentist at an early age, you can help prevent any future problems and help your child build a lifetime of good dental habits.

Q: Do I need to clean my baby’s mouth if there are no teeth yet?
A: Yes, begin cleaning the baby’s mouth during the first few days after birth. After every feeding, wipe the baby’s gums with a damp washcloth or gauze pad to remove plaque.

Q: Can babies get cavities?
A: Yes. As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay. This condition can occur when an infant is allowed to nurse continuously from a bottle of milk, formula, sugar water or fruit juice during naps or at night. If these liquids pool around the child’s teeth during sleep, the teeth will be attacked by acids for long periods of time, and serious decay can result.

Did you know…?

• Foods eaten as part of a meal cause less harm. More saliva is released during a meal, which helps wash foods from the mouth and helps lessen the effects of acids.
• Limit the number of snacks you eat. Each time you eat food that contains sugars or starches, the teeth are attacked by acids for 20 minutes or more.