There may be several reasons why people have difficulty brushing their teeth. I have trouble reaching my back wisdom teeth. Regardless of the reason, it’s important to learn about techniques that can improve your daily teeth cleaning routine to maintain oral health.
Can’t Reach the Back of Your Mouth?
Since the back of the mouth is one of the most important areas to keep clean, you may want to consider using a tongue depressor to keep your tongue down or a tongue cleaner to lengthen your toothbrush for hard to reach areas. Closing your mouth halfway can also help you get behind your back molars or wisdom teeth with a brush.
Can’t Brush the Backs of Your Teeth?
There are special tooth brushes available at A Perfect Smile to brush the back of your teeth with. Offered in a circular bristled design that is small enough to fit tight areas behind the teeth, these toothbrushes provide better access to the back of the teeth.
Do You Have Poor Hand Coordination?
Arthritis sufferers or those recovering from strokes or other conditions that affect hand coordination have found that inserting the back end of a toothbrush into a tennis ball can greatly help with grip and maneuverability.
Talk to your hygienist about other suggestions for enhancing your ability to care for your teeth and mouth. There may be specific tools and techniques that relate to your particular situation.
If you are having difficulty brushing, call A Perfect Smile, a Portland, Maine dental practice at 781-2448.
