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Created By: Ms. Allen Shamrock Middle. Gingivitis Swollen Gums Gum Bleeding Infection in your mouth.

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1 Created By: Ms. Allen Shamrock Middle

2 Gingivitis Swollen Gums Gum Bleeding Infection in your mouth

3 Plaque The Most Common Cause of Gingivitis Soft Sticky Colorless Film of Bacteria Above the Gum-line

4 How to Prevent Gingivitis Proper Daily Brushing of Teeth Proper Daily Flossing Regular Professional Cleanings (Every 6 months)

5 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

6 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

7 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.

8 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.


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