{"id":146,"date":"2016-06-21T14:15:31","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T14:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.washingtondentalnj.com\/?p=146"},"modified":"2016-06-21T14:15:31","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T14:15:31","slug":"dont-rush-brush-compete-summer-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washingtondentalnj.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/21\/dont-rush-brush-compete-summer-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Rush Your Brush: Compete In Our Summer Challenge!"},"content":{"rendered":"\"rush\"<\/a>You know brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day is what you should be doing to keep your smile healthy — but are you hitting the two-minute mark <\/span>every single time<\/span><\/i>? If you\u2019re like most of our patients, the answer is no. That\u2019s why your Bergenfield, NJ and Tappan, NY <\/span>dentist<\/span><\/a> is running a summer awareness campaign called Don\u2019t Rush Your Brush! Little ones can also participate in our Brushing Challenge during June, July, and August for cool prizes (and healthier teeth and gums, too). Keep reading to learn more about both opportunities!<\/span>\n\n\n

Better-Brushing Habits<\/span><\/h3>\nA thorough, two-minute brush is the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. But you know what else? It\u2019s also pretty boring. That\u2019s why most people do a quick brush on their way out the door instead — a small attempt that will never remove the plaque and bacteria buildup that causes cavities and gum disease.<\/span>\n\n\nAs your dentist, we want you to enjoy a happy, healthy smile for years to come, and we know the best way to do that is to encourage better-brushing habits. Keep the following in mind the next time you\u2019re standing with your toothbrush in hand.<\/span>\n