DR. MAITHILI DESHPANDE

  Dental Floss is the most widely recommended tool for removing plaque from proximal tooth surfaces. Dental flossing can be done by string Flossing, Air flossing and Water flossing.   Most common and economical way is string flossing. String comes in two packaging.  1) String in reel                                                 2)String with floss holder.                                                        Floss is available as a multifilament nylon yarn that is bonded or non bonded, wax or non-waxed, twisted or non twisted.   Floss with floss holder are helpful for handicapped and hospitalized patients in cleaning the teeth.  Technique of Floosing -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cBA2vrQ...

A proper brushing technique is first step for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. And also it helps to minimise the risk of decay and gum disease, the major causes of tooth loss.  Few things you need to take care before brushing. 1)Use soft bristle toothbrush. 2)Use fluoridated toothpaste. 3)Change your brush every three to four months. 4) Brush your teeth twice a day one in morning one at night before going to bed for 2 to 3 minute. 5)Take pea sized toothpaste for brushing your teeth. 6)Always brush your teeth using toothpaste and toothbrush only. Brushing technique 1) Back teeth 2) Upper front 3) Lower front  4)Upper front from inside  5)Lower front from inside  6)Platforms i.e. chewing surface of teeth  7)back teeth from inside  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4QHVVgtfDk&t=110s                                          1)Back Teeth-First close you...