Brushing Techniques

Brushing Techniques

Brushing your teeth properly at least twice a day helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Here are tips to proper brushing:

-Brush your teeth for two to three minutes
-Avoid hard scrubbing
-Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle and gently brush in short strokes from where the tooth and gum meet to the top of the tooth
-Brush all outside and inside surfaces
-Clean the pits and crevices on the chewing surface of your teeth with short sweeping strokes
-Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath

Talk to your dentist about proper brushing techniques.