Preventive Care
in Norman, OK
At the Blum & Tinsley Dental Clinic
Preventive dental care is important throughout your life, no matter your age. By practicing good oral hygiene at home and scheduling regular checkups with Dr. Blum and Dr. Tinsley you can help keep your smile bright and healthy for many years to come.
At the Blum & Tinsley Dental Clinic, we make it easy to come to your preventive care appointments (check-up and cleaning) by scheduling your next appointment in 6 months as you are leaving your current appointment for preventive care. This way you can easily get the time and day that works best for your schedule.
We will send out a reminder to you a month before your appointment. We feel that scheduling these important appointments in this manner is best for our busy lives, and making it easy for us to always have our next preventive care appointment scheduled!
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Brushing: Step 1
Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gum.
Brushing: Step 2
Brush gently in a circular motion.
Brushing: Step 3
Brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.
Brushing: Step 4
Use the tip of your brush for the inner surface of your front teeth.
- Flossing Instructions
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Flossing: Step 1
Wind about 18 inches of floss around your fingers as shown. Most of it should be wrapped around one finger, and the other finger takes it up as the floss is used.
Flossing: Step 2
Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.
Flossing: Step 3
Holding the floss tightly, gently saw it between your teeth. Then curve the floss into a C-shape against one tooth and gently slide it beneath your gums.
Flossing: Step 4
Slide the floss up and down, repeating for each tooth.