Cleaning Your Tongue

Your tongue is a crucial yet often ignored area of your mouth. Cleaning your tongue is a necessary part of your dental routine. That’s why Dr. Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, recommend Tongue Cleaners/Scrapers. These small dental appliances are sold at most grocery stores and supermarkets. Use them to scrape coatings of bacteria off your tongue. If you want to improve your health and breath, invest in tongue cleaners.

 

Tongue cleaners are simple and easy to use. Start off by placing it at the back of your tongue. Slowly bring it forward, scraping along the way. Make sure to rinse the tongue scraper off after bringing it all the way forward. Do this as many times as necessary. Tongues can become coated for a variety of different reasons, like smoking, yeast infections, medications, dry mouth, and poor oral health. Dead cells and bacteria make up the tongue coating.

 

There are many health benefits to using a tongue cleaner. The most obvious is that it removes harmful bacteria from your mouth. It’s also great for improving your breath. A healthier tongue leads to a healthier life. You can minimize your exposure to dental problems with a tongue cleaner. Some studies state that it even heightens your sense of taste.

 

Use your tongue scraper with caution. The rough edge that allows you to scrape can also hurt you if you’re not careful. Make sure not to go too far back and activate your gag reflex. Don’t put too much pressure when using the applicator as well.

 

Contact Ardas Family Dental for all your dental needs. Schedule an appointment with us today for your 6-month checkup. We are located in Parker, CO. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kattaura, visit our website or call 720-459-8420.

Proper Flossing Technique

Flossing is often thought of as an optional dental practice. Dr. Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental argues otherwise. Many of our patients in Parker, CO, don’t understand that flossing is just as important as brushing. Not only are many patients not flossing, but they aren’t doing it properly either. That’s why we have provided this easy flossing guide.

 

It’s obvious to your Parker dental staff when you’re not flossing daily. The proper flossing technique makes a huge difference in your teeth. Start off by taking out about 18 inches of floss. Twirl one end around each of your middle fingers. One will twirl out the dirty floss, while the other rotates in clean floss. Next, move the floss between your teeth. Create a “C” shape around one of the two teeth. Clean the gap in an up and down motion. Do this for all of your teeth.

 

Flossing is necessary for having a clean mouth. Your toothbrush can’t reach every area. Flossing removes debris and food particles lodged in tough spots. Left between your teeth, they attract cavity-causing bacteria.

 

Dr. Kattaura has a few tips for patients struggling to floss. Different types and thicknesses of floss are available. If you can’t get reach tight gaps, a thinner floss will do the trick. Certain materials also make flossing easier. There are handheld flossing devices available in most stores. These are easily maneuverable and simple. Waterpiks are another option for flossing.

 

For more flossing and dental advice, contact Ardas Family Dental. We are located in Parker, CO. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kattaura, visit our website or call 720-459-8420.