Dental Care for Seniors by the Best Dentist in Brampton

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• Dental examination by the Dentist in Brampton
• Dentist in Brampton taking a complete examination
  of your teeth, gums and mouth by your dentist.
  The dental exam involves all or some of the
  following steps
• Updating your medical history
• It is important to inform your dentist about your
  previous medical history. Dentist Brampton should
  know
• If you smoke.
• If you suffer from allergies.
• If you wear a medical device.
• If you are taking any over-the-counter,
  prescription or herbal medicine.
• If you have changed medications since your last
  visit.
• If you have had any surgery.

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Do you have trouble brushing your teeth? If you
have difficulty holding your toothbrush due to
arthritis or other reasons, ask Brampton dental
to suggest a larger handled toothbrush
specifically designed for people with reduced
mobility hand, fingers and wrist.  You can also
try bulking up the handle of your toothbrush with
a sponge, several layers of aluminum foil, or
using a bicycle handle. Electric toothbrushes are
popular with many patients
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How old people should brush their teeth Use a
toothbrush with soft bristles and rounded ends.
Choose a brush the size and shape of which allows
you to reach the rear teeth.  Change your
toothbrush every 3 to 6 months. A toothbrush with
bent or worn bristles cleans poorly and may
damage your gums. Wash your hands before
brushing. Run your brush under water, and then
drop a small amount of fluoride toothpaste on
it. Hold the brush at a 45 degree angle to the
base of the teeth where the gums meet. Then, with
light brushing movements, brush towards the end
of the tooth without rubbing. Brushing your teeth
too hard for years can lead to gum
recession. Clean all surfaces of each tooth, that
is, the cheek side, the tongue side and the
chewing surface. For the inner surface of the
anterior teeth, use the tip of the brush. Brush
your tongue. Rinse your mouth with water.
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Trouble flossing Sometimes your gums bleed when
you start to floss. The bleeding usually stops
after a few days of flossing. If not, consult
your dentist. Floss can become unraveled when
hung against an old filling or on the jagged or
uneven edge of a tooth. If so, try another type
of dental floss or tape. Your dentist or dental
hygienist can recommend one. If your dental floss
continues to fray, see your dentist. If you have
trouble flossing, try using a plastic floss
holder. Your dentist or dental hygienist can
recommend one. Dental tape may also be easier to
use because it is wider and easier to hold than
dental floss.
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How to floss Take a floss of the length of your
arm. Wrap it around your middle fingers, leaving
a few inches between your hands Stretch the
thread firmly between your thumbs and
forefingers Use your thumbs and forefingers to
slide the floss gently between your teeth to the
gum line. Form a semi-circle at the base of the
tooth. Slide the floss 2 to 3 times from the
base of the gum towards the end of the tooth in a
light rubbing motion. Be careful not to push too
hard to floss between your teeth. This could
suddenly press against the gums and injure
them. Make sure to clean both sides of each
tooth, not forgetting the backs of the last
molars. Use a clean part of the floss after each
tooth. Wash your hands after flossing, as
bacteria in your mouth can come in contact with
your hands. If you have any dental problems or
any old aged in family ask freely to our Dentist
for any kind of consultation and treatment you
can call us at 905-793-5151.
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Contact Us Dentist in Brampton
Address 10970 Bramalea Road, Unit 6 City
Brampton, ON Zip code L6R 3X1 Phone
905-793-5151 Website www.bramcountrydental.com