Simple steps from Premier Dentist Philadelphia
Better oral hygiene doesn’t need expensive gadgets or complicated systems. Just a few things done right every day plus seeing your dentist. Dr. Richard Eidelson focuses on preventing problems because dealing with small issues now beats paying for big fixes later.
Here’s what actually works.
The basics that matter
Brush twice daily for two minutes. Soft brush, fluoride paste. Tilt toward your gums, short gentle strokes. Scrubbing hard doesn’t help. Just damages enamel and bugs your gums.
Get between teeth daily. Floss, little brushes, water thing. Pick whatever you’ll use. Bacteria hide in spots your brush misses.
Nighttime brushing counts most. Spit slows down while you sleep. Don’t rush it.
Food and drink stuff
Sugar and acid feed bacteria. You don’t need to quit treats forever. Just have them with meals instead of grazing constantly. Drink water between eating to rinse junk away.
Water helps more than people think. Washes food off, keeps spit flowing, protects teeth. Mouth always dry? Mention it. Raises cavity risk.
Gum care
Gums matter as much as teeth.
Bleeding when you brush? Clean more, not less. Keep at it gently. Usually stops within two weeks of daily flossing.
Won’t stop bleeding or gums stay puffy? Need professional cleaning to remove buildup under gumline.
Stop damage before it starts
Grind teeth at night? Nightguard prevents cracks. Play sports? Mouthguard stops chips.
Don’t open stuff with your teeth. Don’t chew ice. Seems fine but weakens teeth over months.
Dentist visits
Home care can’t remove hard tartar. Professional cleaning keeps gums healthy and spots problems early before pain or big bills hit.
Most people need twice yearly. Some need more based on gums, health conditions, history. Dr. Eidelson tells you what fits your mouth.
Quick wins
New brush every three months.
Timer for full two minutes.
Leave floss where you see it.
Water rinse after snacks.
Ask about fluoride treatments.
What we do
Center City office focuses on teaching prevention. Dr. Eidelson explains what’s happening and how to handle it at home. No pressure, no weird language, just stuff that works.
Ready to start or been too long since last cleaning?
Call (215) 557-6668 or come by 1601 Walnut St., Suite 1114, Philadelphia.
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