MISTAKES TO AVOID IN CARING FOR YOUR TEETH
                     STUDIO CITY DENTAL CENTER
MISTAKES TO AVOID IN 
CARING FOR YOUR TEETH
There is a lot of advice out there on what to 
do for your teeth. 
A simpler approach might be to let you How to Best Care 
know which mistakes are the worst and how 
to avoid them. for Your Teeth
The following is a list of things to avoid, with 
useful links to more in-depth information:
Gingivitis results in diseased, inflamed, 
bleeding, and sore gums. 
Forgetting to Clean 
Gingivitis is reversible if it is treated. Your Gums
If left untreated, it will turn into 
periodontitis, which is not reversible.
With all the advice to floss, brush, use 
waterpiks, chew gum, drink water, avoid 
sugar, and use mouthwash, we hear a lot All the Advice
about what to do, but seldom about how 
best to do it.
It’s important to know how to brush gums 
adequately. 
Brushing at 
The best method for brushing teeth at the the Gum-line
gum-line is with a soft-bristled toothbrush 
with rounded bristles and at a 45-degree 
angle.
Moving the toothbrush in small circles helps 
to dislodge bacteria and food particles from Prevent Gingivitis
the gum-line and helps to prevent and 
reverse gingivitis.
Yellowing teeth are a huge concern for some 
people. 
Advancing Yellowing 
There is a never-ending selection of teeth- of Teeth
whitening products on the market, and 
they’re also available at the dentist.
Brushing your teeth immediately after you 
have any acidic food or drink will strip away 
your enamel, which makes your teeth more 
susceptible to yellowing. It’s Best to Wait
It’s best to wait 30 minutes after eating and 
drinking to brush your teeth.
Whether you ingest water or use it to rinse 
your mouth, you may not be doing either 
enough. 
Don’t Underestimate 
Waterpiks are especially useful in blasting Water
away bacteria around the teeth and gums, 
but simply rinsing your mouth works 
wonders too.
Drinking an adequate amount of water helps 
to keep saliva at a low viscosity, which helps 
to prevent bacteria from forming plaque. Drink Plenty 
of Water
The average American doesn’t drink the 
right amount of water. Try having 8 cups of 
water a day.
There are many things to do for your teeth, More on Beverages 
but aim at the basics of brushing, flossing, 
and try to use a waterpik to adequately and Brushing
clean your mouth.
Remember to visit Studio City Dental Center 
twice a year to avoid dental issues down the Schedule an 
road. 
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Studio City Dental Center
Dr. Zareh Kouyoumdjian
12435 Ventura Blvd. 
Studio City, California 91604
Phone: 818.762.2977
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 818.762.6772