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Created By: Ms. Allen
Shamrock Middle
Gingivitis
• Swollen Gums
• Gum Bleeding
• Infection in your mouth
Plaque
•The Most Common Cause of
Gingivitis
•Soft Sticky Colorless Film of
Bacteria Above the Gum-line
How to Prevent Gingivitis
•Proper Daily Brushing of Teeth
•Proper Daily Flossing
•Regular Professional Cleanings
(Every 6 months)
How to Brush Properly
•Gently Brush From Where Your
Teeth and Gums Meet
•Brush the Outer Tooth Surface in a
Circular Motion 2-3 Teeth at a Time
•Use Up and Down Motions when
Brushing the Inner Teeth
•Tilt Brush Vertically Behind Front
Teeth and Make Several Up and
Down Motions
How to Brush Cont.
•Brush After Every Meal or At Least
Twice a Day
•Brush 2-3 Minutes Each Time
•Replace Toothbrush Every 3 to 4
Months
How to Floss
•Gently guide floss between the
teeth by using a zigzag motion
•Slide floss up and down against
the tooth surface and under the
gum-line.
•Floss each tooth thoroughly with
a clean section of floss.
How to Floss Cont.
•Brushing without flossing is like
washing only 65% of your body.
The other 35% remains dirty !
•The American Dental Association
recommends that you floss at
least once a day.