Brushing is an essential part of
the tooth-cleaning process.
Brushing removes plaque from:
- the chewing surfaces
- the cheek and tongue sides of
teeth
- at the gum line, where
periodontal disease often begins
Most people tend to brush too
hard so we strongly advise the
use of a soft toothbrush or an
electric toothbrush. Electric
toothbrushes are recommended for
people who tend to brush too
hard. It is also a good idea to
change your brush about every
three months.
For the back
teeth, hold the brush at a 45
degree angle in relation to the
gum line (Step 1). Use short,
circular strokes as you move the
brush at the junction of the
gums and teeth. Also brush the
chewing surfaces of these teeth
by hold the brush parallel to
the surface of the teeth and
brush back and forth.
For the
tongue side of the front teeth,
hold the brush so that the
bristles at the top of the brush
contact the gums at a 45 degree
angle (Step 2). Again, use
short, circular stokes to clean
the teeth. For the cheek side,
hold the brush from the side at
a 45 degree angle and use short,
circular strokes (Step 3).
You can also brush the surface
of your tongue to remove the
bacteria and debris that reside
on the surface.
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