July 13, 2026
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HealthCare-Dentistry
Important Note: This blog has been written by humans in natural language and no AI tools were used to prepare this content.
Dr. Datun is performing a routine root canal surgery, and he feels small tug on his pristine white pants. He is surprised. Who is doing this to him at this time? He bends and he sees a 4-year-old boy standing there, smiling and giggling at him. Dr. Datun as his usual self, smiles back and coos the baby. At the same time, the baby’s mother enters the room, apologizes profusely to him and takes the baby out.
Dr. Datun is none other than our famous Dentist, who is known for his legendary storytelling abilities, surgical precision with his procedures, deep insights into dental problems, his patients face and unmatched humility for all.
Dr. Datun’s Love with ClinSav
Welcome to the world of Dr. Datun, a dentist and an official mascot of ClinSav. He is a dentist who views every single smile as a masterpiece in the making. His hands are well known to be as steady as a surgeon and with a mind packed with generations of oral wisdom, he is an undisputed champion of dental care.
But what makes Dr. Datun truly apart is the fact about his extraordinary skills at storytelling. The moment you get into the world of Dr. Datun, sitting in the slightly intimidating dental chair, you will get instantly transported into an imaginary and exciting world of amazing stories. For Dr. Datun, telling stories is a way for him to not only keep his patient intrigued, but also it helps him in performing his daily dental procedures with quite ease. His patients simply love him, as he spins out stories such as “How Muski Discovered the Power of Flossing” or “Why Mr. Cavity Singh Hates Toothbrushes” and many more. He has an amazing way of making his patients forget all about their dental anxiety.
Dr. Datun is very humble dental surgeon and treats every patient, every assistant, every person who works at his clinic with absolute humility. He takes time to listen, never rushes a diagnosis and ensures that the patients understand what is happening inside their mouth for the procedure being performed.
Dr. Datun is in absolute love with ClinSav, as he understands the “innovative streak of amazing software” and the “amazing team behind developing such a system”. He is a firm believer in using “technology in the right way” to get great benefits in the long run. This also helps his patients as they become much more aware of the procedures that Dr. Datun performs on them.
The Philosophy of the Brush
Dr. Datun is a fierce believer in preventive oral care and the art of the perfect brushing technique. As per Dr. Datun – “A toothbrush is a wand, and the mouth is a kingdom – you just have to move your wand (the brush) the right way to keep the magic alive!”.
His philosophy blends cutting-edge dentistry with the simplicity of good, old-fashioned hygiene. Dr. Datun shares with us the magic of understanding the “general pointers of brushing” as given below.
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Brush at least twice a day:
Brushing at least twice a day prevents plaque from forming on your teeth. Brushing at night before going to sleep is recommended as the mouth gets drier at night. This is accompanied by a decrease in saliva flow. Saliva is great at fighting the growth of bacteria in our mouth. With a decrease in saliva, acids from bacteria find it easier to attack our teeth.
Brushing in the morning helps get rid of plaque that gets built overnight. Brushing after breakfast is recommended as it also removes bits of food and keeps the mouth cavity free of food for the bacteria. Incase if you skip breakfast or have food later, then it is recommended to brush first thing in the morning.
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Brush no more than 3 times a day:
Brushing after a midday meal is good for cleaning teeth, but too much brushing can also damage gums. Hence, it is recommended to brush no more than 3 times a day at most.
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Brush lightly:
Brushing too hard can damage gums. This causes the gums to recede (or move away from teeth exposing the roots). Plaque can be removed by light brushing. Although, once the plaque gets hardened into calculus (or tartar), removing the tartar using a brush is not possible. Tartar can be removed at the dentist’s office.
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Brush for at least 2 minutes:
You should give at least 2 minutes to brush your teeth. This provides a deep cleaning experience and also helps remove most of the built-up plaque.
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Use a toothbrush with soft or extra-soft bristles:
It is recommended to use soft or extra-soft bristles to avoid damage to your gums or gumline. Harder bristles can damage your gums.
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Change your toothbrush regularly:
It is recommended to discard your brush after 3 months of use or if the bristles start to flare. If the bristles get flared within 3 months, then this can indicate that you are brushing too hard.
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Electric toothbrush is ok, but is not necessary:
Electric or power-assisted brushes are a good alternative to regular brushes. They are recommended for people with physical limitations or for those who are not applying proper brushing techniques.
Incorrect brushing can affect our teeth and gums as given below.
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Gums get irritated and can start bleeding.
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Incorrect brushing can lead to “Halitosis” or bad breath.
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Teeth abrasion (or wear) can happen.
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Teeth can become sensitive to hot and cold sensations.
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Gums can recede due to which teeth look long. This can also result in roots getting exposed.
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Incorrect brushing in the long term can result in periodontal diseases (i.e. disease of the gums and surrounding tissues of the tooth).
Dr. Datun also shares his knowledge on “proper toothbrushing techniques”. Please refer to the separate topic for this (“Dr. Datun Reveals the Biggest Brushing Mistake Kids Make” & “Dr. Datun Reveals the Gem of Proper Tooth-Brushing Techniques”).
The ClinSav team wishes all our readers a healthy lifestyle and a disease-free life!
Written By: Mr. Anand Nanavati
Conceptualized By: Dr. Snehil Makwana
Further Reading:
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Related ClinSav Blogs
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Journals and Credible Knowledge Sources
https://www.ida.org.in/Public/Details/Brushing (from IDA - Indian Dental Association)
http://www.ijcpd.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.15236/ijcpd.2020.16.4.149
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm9c5HAUBpY (from ADA)