Have you ever touched your teeth with your tongue and noticed they feel fuzzy instead of smooth?
That fuzzy feeling has a real reason.
It means your teeth need to be cleaned.
What the Fuzzy Feeling Really Is
When you eat or drink, tiny bits of food can stay on your teeth. Sugar Bugs are attracted to those leftovers and begin to build up on the surface of your teeth and between your teeth.
That buildup is what makes your teeth feel fuzzy.
It is simply a sign that it is time to brush and floss.
Why Teeth Can Feel Fuzzy During the Day
Your teeth do not stay clean all day on their own.
You might notice fuzziness:
- after eating
- after drinking sweet or sticky foods
- later in the day
- when you wake up in the morning
This is why brushing and flossing happen more than once a day.
When teeth feel fuzzy, it means Sugar Bugs are starting to cause harm and hang out where they do not belong.
What Happens When You Brush and Floss
When you brush, the fuzzy feeling on the surface of your teeth goes away.
When you floss, the fuzzy feeling between your teeth goes away too.
Your teeth feel smooth again.
Your mouth feels fresher.
Everything feels more comfortable.
That smooth feeling is how you know your teeth are clean.
Why This Is Nothing to Worry About
Feeling fuzzy teeth does not mean you did something wrong.
It just means your teeth are asking for care.
Showing up to brush and floss helps keep your teeth feeling smooth and healthy.
How Super Toothbrush and Flossy Gal The Battle Against the Sugar Bugs Can Make Brushing and Flossing More Fun
Turn brushing and flossing into Play and Defeat the Sugar Bugs!
In Super Toothbrush and Flossy Gal The Battle Against the Sugar Bugs, imagination helps bring brushing and flossing to life in a playful way that feels exciting instead of annoying.
When you act out the heroes saving Tooth Town, caring for your teeth is a lot more fun!