Sentences with phrase «against the teeth»

That can assist in breaking down food for them, and it also fights against tooth decay.

As previously mentioned, one of the best ways to protect against tooth erosion is to avoid sugar and acidic foods.

Start at the back teeth and gently work the brush against the teeth in a circular motion, taking care to clean the gum line especially well.

They use your pet's own chewing motion to rub against their teeth.

If I say there is no tooth fairy, it is not rejecting the tooth fairy, and I am not against the tooth fairy.

Our best weapon of defense against tooth decay and periodontal disease in dogs is preventative care.

After applying the toothpaste, hold the toothbrush at a 45 - degree angle against the teeth.

I liked the sandwich variety better because it wasn't so cold against my teeth biting into the cupcake.

This includes not allowing your child to fall asleep with a bottle as this could allow sugary liquids to pool against the teeth and cause decay.

The lips can be pushed from the outside against the teeth to test for pain.

The usual way of dogs chewing apple against their teeth surface helps them to remove tartar and harmful plaque buildup.

It can take a little while for him to become relaxed about having something in his mouth brushing against his teeth and gums.

Letting your child or baby fall asleep with a bottle of juice or milk might make for an easier time putting them down to sleep, but it can lead to tooth decay with the sugary drinks sitting against the teeth feeding bacteria.

Fluoride's protection against tooth decay works at all ages.

«Many dentists will «cover» the sensitive area with tooth filling material, but if the bruxism isn't addressed, then often the filling can pop out due to the stress placed against the teeth,» cautions Dr. Salins.

It is possible that feeding only soft / wet food provides little or no abrasive action against the teeth when chewing, and so offers little to prevent plaque formation.

As the dog chews, particles from the dry food scrape against his teeth, acting like a toothbrush to help remove plaque.

These diets are designed with kibble / biscuit or with special chunks in the wet food that increase tooth penetration and provide a more abrasive action against the tooth to reduce tartar accumulation.

The tougher choices down the road could include major cuts in state education spending — the political third rail for many lawmakers; or what are euphemistically called «revenue enhancers,» also known as higher or new taxes; or a cap on state spending, which such powerful labor groups as the teachers and health - care workers unions fight against tooth and nail.

TropiClean Water Additive shields dogs» mouth against tooth decaying bacteria that weaken the teeth over time.

Using a small toothbrush, a finger brush, or a piece of gauze wrapped around your finger on the other hand, begin carefully scrubbing against their teeth in a circular motion.

By gently pressing against your teeth, the floss tightens and starts cleaning.

You'll get the same results, proving that it doesn't exist to the same degree as your proof against the Tooth Fairy.

Soaking the buckwheat groats for 30 minutes softens them, so the final cookies have a little pop against the teeth.

The abrasive action of the dry food against the teeth helps to prevent the accumulation of plaque.

Brushing your baby's teeth also keeps the build - up of bacteria at bay thereby protecting your child against tooth decay.

The rubbery silicone nubs not only feel great against your teeth and gums, but they also last up to 3 times longer than standard brush heads that use nylon bristles.

It also contains fluoride, a mineral that protects against tooth erosion and is found in toothpaste and some mouthwashes.

Custom trays enable the whitening gel to sit snugly against your teeth without touching your gums.

Many of these kits use a teeth - whitening gel that is held against the teeth by strips or a mouth guard.

It clicked and scratched against his teeth, a persistent noise that triggered memories of exam halls and waiting rooms, and made Flanagan dig at her palms with her nails.

I figure he must be getting some bristles against his teeth - and since he's big, strong, and willful, its about the most I can do without losing a couple of fingers.

The films must be placed at specific angles against the teeth with the mouth both open and closed to get the best diagnostic shots, and an animal's instinct is to chew and swallow anything it feels on its tongue.

Dry food helps prevent this issue has it naturally removes tartar and plaque build up due to the kibble's texture being chewed against the teeth.

With gingivitis, the gum edge reddens, swells, and is no longer flat and snug against the tooth.

Gentle pressure by a finger against each tooth can reveal any looseness or even complete detachment of the tooth from the jaw and may also disclose bleeding and / or oozing of pus from surrounding gingival tissue.

Chewing dry dog food has the abrasion against the teeth necessary to remove plaque.

The only other surgery Squish has needed since then was a dental extraction of a tooth that had been grinding against another tooth due to his jaw not lining up correctly.

Pet owners are often fooled by persistent myths like «pets always have bad breath» or «dry food protects against tooth problems.»

Never hit or slap your pet, thump her nose, squeeze her lips against her teeth, shake her by the scruff of the neck, roll her onto her back, or force your fingers into her mouth.

Diet can be an important ally in defending against tooth decay.

She crossed off the errors and omissions item from the list and then tapped the pen against her teeth.

Pet toothbrushes and toothpaste can do the job but if your cat doesn't tolerate a toothbrush, you can simply use a damp cloth to rub wrapped around your finger to rub against its teeth and gums.

The natural acidity in apples combined with the hard texture that acts as a brush against your teeth, both contribute to an apples ability to whiten up your smile in just a few bites.

He found that the non-industrial diets were high in some unidentified nutrient, which seemed to provide protection against tooth decay and chronic disease.

The tip of a resonator is placed against a tooth, which it scans about a dozen times over a period of three minutes.

You see, part of the fun of cheese curds is that they're kind of rubbery and they «squeak» against your teeth when you eat them raw.

While brushing and regular cleanings are your first line of defense against tooth decay, gingivitis, mouth sores, plaque, bad breath and gum disease, many times additional intervention is needed.