Great Dental Health by the Numbers

In dentistry, everything is a number. Numbers are assigned to every tooth, section of the mouth and even to each tooth’s shade of white. Maintaining good oral health doesn’t require such attention to detail, however.  Half-a-dozen numbers can help you remember to develop and keep good oral health practices. Follow this simple countdown to great oral health and you’ll have a healthier smile in no time.

• 6 — The recommended number of months between dental check ups.
• 5 — The number of surfaces to brush or floss on each tooth: front, back, the two sides, and the chewing surface.
• 4 — The number of quadrants in the mouth. Dentists assign the number 1 to the to the upper right (also known as the maxillary right); 2 = upper left; 3 = bottom (mandibular) left; 4 = lower right.
• 3 — The typical number of months that should elapse before replacing your toothbrush.
• 2 — The minimal number of times to brush your teeth each day, and the number of minutes to spend every time you brush.
• 1 — The age at which children should have their first dental checkup.
• 0 — The number of cavities you can expect to have if you carefully follow these steps.

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