Copper Oaks Dental Arts

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From the moment you walk in the door at Copper Oaks Dental Arts, youll be welcomed by a friendly staff offering personal dental care for the entire family. We offer a full range of general and cosmetic dentistry services in a relaxed, congenial environment where patients can feel comfortable.
A trip to the dentist need not be a stressful experience. See the difference for yourself when you visit Copper Oaks Dental Arts!
Tips on Proper Brushing
Dentists say that the minimum time you should spend brushing your teeth is 2 minutes twice a day. Here are some tips on how to brush properly:

Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle against your gum line. Gently brush from where the tooth and gum meet to the chewing surface in short (about half-a-tooth-wide) strokes. Brushing too hard can cause receding gums, tooth sensitivity, and over time, loose teeth.
Use the same method to brush all outside and inside surfaces of your teeth.
To clean the chewing surfaces of your teeth, use short, sweeping strokes, tipping the bristles into the pits and crevices.
To clean the inside surfaces of your top and bottom front teeth and gums, hold the brush almost vertical. With back and forth motion, bring the front part of the brush over the teeth and gums.
Using a forward-sweeping motion, gently brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth to remove the decay-causing bacteria that exist in these places.
Use an egg timer or play a favorite song while brushing your teeth to get used to brushing for a full 2 to 3 minutes. Some electronic toothbrushes have timers that let you know when 2 minutes are up.

The toothbrush was invented by the Chinese in 1000 AD. We now have lots of choices in toothbrushes. Your dentist can tell you which brush is the right size and shape for you. Most dentists recommend a soft-bristled brush to minimize damage to teeth and gums.