For many people, brushing their teeth is something they do half-asleep. But the dentists at Richmond Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry believe you should be paying a little more attention to your pearly whites.

For more than 30 years, Richmond Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has been providing everything from kids dentistry to dental veneers to the Richmond Hill, Georgia community. Even though they’re armed with state-of-the-art technology, the family dentists know that nothing beats good old-fashioned brushing.

The dentists at Richmond Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry recommend these five easy tips for getting stained teeth to shine and for maintaining optimal oral health:

• Take Your Time: Every time you brush your teeth — two times a day is good, three times a day is better — brush for at least two minutes. To avoid teeth cavities, split your mouth into four sections, and spend at least 30 seconds in each area. Don’t forget your tongue!
• Be Gentle: To avoid breaking down your teeth's enamel or damaging your gums, hold the toothbrush like you would a pencil — as opposed to making a fist — so you don’t brush too hard.
• Think Back To Math Class: To encourage the dental plaque and food particles free, hold your brush at a 45-degree angle to your gums, and make short up-and-down strokes.
• Keep It Clean: To prevent bacteria from growing on your toothbrush, rinse it after brushing, store it in an upright holder and allow it to air dry.
• Go Shopping: You should switch out brushes every three or four months. But if your toothbrush bristles start to look frayed before then, it’s time to get a new toothbrush. The dentists at Richmond Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help you decide which kind of toothbrush is right for you.

Follow these five tips to better protect yourself from teeth cavities and stained teeth. Visit Richmond Hill Family & Cosmetic Dentistry online to view their services, from preventative cleanings and examinations to facial pain treatment, or give them a call at (912) 756-3880 to schedule an appointment today.