How to Properly Floss: Flossing your teeth is more important to your well-being than brushing

So why do people come up with silly excuses such as, “I’m not coordinated enough to floss,” or “I don’t know how to floss.” After today, you won’t be able to use these excuses anymore, because our staff at Ardas Family Dental is going to teach you how to floss and floss correctly.

• Break off about 18 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. This finger will take up the floss as it becomes dirty.


•  Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers.


• Guide 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 the 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 and don’t forget the back ones!

If you have questions regarding your oral hygiene routine, give us a call. To learn more about services we provide at the practice, visit Emergency Dentist Parker, CO for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, call 720- 459-8420.

Are You Brushing Correctly?

To prevent cavities, you need to remove plaque, the transparent layer of bacteria that coats the teeth after you eat foods that are high in carbohydrates. When plaque is left untreated, it can turn into tartar that only our doctors and hygienists at Ardas Family Dental are able to remove. In order to prevent plaque buildup, you need to brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day.

Brushing also stimulates the gums, which helps to keep them healthy and prevent gum disease. Therefore, if you want to keep your permanent teeth for a lifetime, try utilizing these tips the next time you brush.

• Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gums.


• Move the brush back and forth in a circular motion in short (tooth-wide) strokes.


• Brush the outer tooth surfaces, the inner tooth surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.


• Use the tip 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. If you have questions regarding your oral hygiene routine, give us a call. To learn more about services we provide at the practice, visit Dentist Parker, CO for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, call 720- 459-8420. 

Pediatric Dentistry

A pediatric dentist is a specialist in the field of dentistry dealing particularly with the oral healthcare of children, from infancy through the teenage years. Here at Ardas Family Dental – A Kids and Family Dental Office, our doctors have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout various stages of childhood. Children are not small adults. They are not always able to be patient and cooperative during a dental exam.

Our doctors know how to examine and treat children in ways that make them comfortable. During your child’s first visit, we will examine their teeth and gums, do a professional cleaning, take any necessary x-rays, if age appropriate, and teach you how to remove plaque from your child’s teeth and gums. In addition, we will also take advantage of the opportunity to discuss the best ways to help your child develop good dental habits.

If you are searching for a pediatric dentist in the Parker, CO area please give us a call. To learn more about services we provide at the practice, visit Pediatric Dentist Parker, CO for more information or call 720-459-8420.