Powerful Ways to Brushing Your Teeth

Brushing your teeth is a routine activity in childhood, so many of us think this is not a problem. You just simply insert a toothbrush that is added to toothpaste in the mouth, and then rubbed it for a while. In just a moment, this cleansing ritual was completed. But experts have another view on the correct way of brushing teeth. They argue, a good teeth brushing process should be done for at least 2 minutes.

Brushing teeth is not only useful for maintaining the cleanliness, but also oral and dental health. Rubbing the teeth is irregular and improper can cause bad breath, caries and periodontal disease (gum disease). In order to be effective brushing your teeth, you should follow some guidelines below:

The Risk of Communicable Disease for a Dental Assistant

Dental Assistants need to make sure they fully understand the risk of communicable diseases. A communicable disease is one that is transmitted by saliva, blood, and other bodily fluids. Dental Assistants are at a very high risk because their hands come into contact with patient’s mouths all day long. This exposes them to saliva and often blood. While patients are asked to disclose information about communicable diseases including HIV, many choose not to. Some communicable diseases such as herpes form sores in the mouth and Dental Assistants need to be able to identify them. A Dental Assistant should assume every patient is contagious and take all precautions against infection.