January 21 - 28, 2000
Basics for Preventing Gum Disease
It seems toothbrushes can do everything these days -- they bend, they flex and some even "fit like a glove." So how do you know which one is right for you?
Nico Guers, D.D.S., assistant professor of dentistry at UAB, says the first thing he looks for when shopping for a toothbrush is soft bristles. "A toothbrush needs to be able to clean both sides of the tooth, that's all."
Also, Guers said whether you have a fancy toothbrush with flossers or not, it is still essential to floss daily. "Brushing alone is not enough. Flossing is actually more effective than brushing in preventing gum disease."
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