Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Plaque Control, Tooth and Gum Care, and Dentistry.

How often should I change my toothbrush?
The American Dental Association recommends changing your toothbrush every 3 months. All toothbrushes need to be changed after the flu, colds, mouth infections, and sore throats.

It`s hard for me to get in the habit of flossing every day.
For all of us, certain habits are more difficult than others to establish. Of course, the best way to establish any habit is to learn the skill when we are children. As adults, flossing is just as important as brushing.
Here are some of the tips that may help: Make sure the floss is readily available...put it in the ashtray of the car, in your briefcase, inside your daily planner, in the shower or anywhere you are.
Our lifestyles frequently keep us away from home, so the dental floss in the bathroom cabinet is too far away for us to use. Floss for 25 days and then do not floss on the 26th day. Usually patients can feel the plaque bacteria building up between their teeth on day 26. Then start flossing again on the 27th day. Utilize floss that is easy to work with in your mouth and will not shred easily. The Butler GUM flosses are shred resistant and clean very well between the teeth.

Even after I brush, my mouth and teeth do not feel clean.
In order for teeth to feel clean, the plaque bacteria must be mechanically removed from all of the mouth structures. This includes the gums, the teeth, between the teeth, the cheeks, and the tongue. The best way to do this is with a soft, end-rounded, multi-tufted toothbrush, such as the Butler GUM toothbrushes and dental floss. These products are designed to remove plaque bacteria from your gumlines and teeth. The amount of time spent actually brushing should be long enough to brush all of the gum tissues tongue, cheeks, and teeth. This is about the length of one song on the radio.
The size of the toothbrush is very important for good oral health. The Butler GUM toothbrushes fit most mouth sizes and are very good for overall bacteria removal. Smaller mouths may require a toothbrush with a smaller or compact head such as the Butler GUM #409 or the Butler GUM children`s brush.

I travel most of the time...How can I maintain my oral care?
Always carry your toothbrush, dental floss, and other dental items with you. The John O. Butler Company makes toothbrushes especially for traveling that are compact enough for the briefcase and/or purse. The travel toothbrush, the little Proxabrush Trav-Ler interproximal brush and the Butler GUM ButlerWeave dental floss make the perfect set of oral care items for those of us on the go!!!