Brushing Your Teeth

Brushing Your Teeth

PROPER BRUSHING TECHNIQUE – DESCRIPTIVE:

• Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.
• Gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes.
• Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.
• Tilt the brush vertically and stroke it up and down to clean the inside surface of the front teeth.

RECOMMENDATIONS:.

• Use a soft bristled brush which fits in your mouth.
• Brush your teeth two times a day.
• Every three months, replace your brush.
• Only use ADA-Accepted Fluoride Toothpaste.
• Avoid sugary beverages & snacks and eat a balanced diet.
• On a regular basis, visit us for prevention and treatment of oral disease.