{"id":163,"date":"2015-09-02T16:15:55","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T16:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/?p=163"},"modified":"2026-08-15T07:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T07:31:16","slug":"dentist-west-monroe-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/dentist-west-monroe-la\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Tooth Brushing Tips from the Dentist West Monroe, LA, Depends on for Healthy and Beautiful Smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-165\" alt=\"woman brushing her teeth\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-480320367-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-480320367-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ThinkstockPhotos-480320367.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Your smile is important to Dr. King Scott and his staff. That\u2019s why we provide just about any procedure you or anyone in your family needs in our comfortable yet technologically advanced office. You\u2019ll find a comprehensive menu of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/dental-services.html\">services<\/a> including preventive and general dentistry, restorative and reconstructive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and sedation dentistry.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nHowever, there is one important component of dental health that we do not offer\u2014your at-home oral hygiene routine. In between your visits to our convenient West Monroe, LA, office for your biannual dental cleanings and exams, we need you to take good care of your teeth and gums. Of course, that means brushing your teeth at least twice each day. But the quality of your brushing depends on your technique. Dr. Scott wants to make sure you\u2019re brushing your teeth as best you can, so here are some tips to help you improve your at-home oral hygiene.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select a toothbrush with bristles that are soft and have ends that are rounded. You\u2019re far less likely to scratch your tooth enamel or inflame your gums with a soft toothbrush. Also, choose a brush with a head that is the right size for your mouth. You want to be able to focus on two or three teeth at a time when you brush.<\/li>\n<li>Place about a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on your brush. Any more than this will generate too much foam. Dr. Scott recommends that you select a toothpaste with fluoride.<\/li>\n<li>Dampen the brush with water and then place the bristles at about a 45-degree angle to your gum line. This way, the brushing will clean both the surfaces of your teeth, as well as you gum tissue.<\/li>\n<li>With gentle pressure, brush the outer surface of two or three teeth. Try to work in a circular motion that moves downward from the gum line of your upper teeth and upward from this line of your lower teeth. Be sure to brush vertically behind your front teeth, and use a scrubbing motion to brush the surfaces of your molars. Continue doing this until you\u2019ve brushed all of your teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to brush your tongue\u2014back to front\u2014and the roof of your mouth. A really good brushing should take you between two to three minutes. Finally, replace your toothbrush after three or four months of use, and especially after you\u2019ve had a cold or the flu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Schedule an Appointment Today<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve made sure you\u2019re brushing well, we\u2019d like to remind you that your dental checkups are important, too. If it\u2019s time to see Dr. Scott, then call our office today. Dr. Scott and his staff happily provide our services to those who live in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/contact-us.html\">Monroe, LA<\/a>, Ruston, Rayville, Farmerville, Columbia, South Arkansas, and the greater North Louisiana area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your smile is important to Dr. King Scott and his staff. That\u2019s why we provide just about any procedure you or anyone in your family needs in our comfortable yet technologically advanced office. 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