Learn how to brush properly

Brushing your teeth is an important part of a dental care program. Doing so will improve your mouth and health, but why would a simple task like brushing make such a big difference in your life?

In fact, brushing is the right way to go. Some people do not brush their teeth long enough or some do not brush their teeth. There may be various problems that we want to teach you how to brush properly, regardless of them. When your oral health is excellent, your general health will be better. Below we will discuss the appropriate method of brushing.

Brush often

Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft toothbrush. To do this properly, your brushing should take at least 2 minutes, every 30 seconds of which a portion of the mouth is targeted (top right, top left, bottom right, bottom left). This will be done both in the morning and at night. Since most hand toothbrushes do not have a 2-minute timer, you can use your hand-held timer to make sure you have enough brushing time.

Toothbrush replacement

Change your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months or sooner if your teeth wear out. A worn toothbrush can not do its job of cleaning teeth properly.

The size of the toothbrush head is very important, especially if your mouth is small. In addition, the toothbrush should be the right size to reach all parts of the mouth. Toothbrushes come in different handle sizes as well as different angles. Some of them have more flexibility than other types of toothbrushes.

Of course, the main part of the toothbrush is the toothbrush teeth, which remove bacteria and loose plaque from your teeth and gums. Plaque can cause gum disease and tooth decay.

Choose soft toothbrushes

In some cases, people think that the harder the toothbrush teeth, the stronger its cleaning power. But this is not necessarily true. Soft teeth clean teeth very efficiently and are more efficient than hard teeth. In fact, the hard teeth of a toothbrush can damage the structure of your teeth.

Proper method of brushing

Follow the step-by-step and simple procedure below to keep your teeth, gums and smile as healthy as possible.

• Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.
• Gently pull the toothbrush back and forth along the teeth.
• Brush the outer surface, inner surface and chewing surfaces.
• To clean the inner surfaces of the front teeth, rotate the toothbrush vertically and make several up and down movements.

Brushing a child’s teeth

Here are some tips for brushing children’s teeth:

• Apply low-fluoride toothpaste the size of a pea to a soft children’s toothbrush.
• Sit the child on his or her feet so that he or she is facing you. For taller children, you can stand behind them. Bend the baby’s head slightly toward you so that you can see the surfaces of his teeth.
• Angle the toothbrush teeth toward the gums. Gently move the toothbrush in a circular motion to clean the outer surfaces of the teeth and gums.
• Also gently brush the inner surfaces of the teeth and gums in circular directions.
• Brush the chewing surfaces of the teeth.
• After brushing all surfaces, ask your child to spill toothpaste.

By following these steps, you can expect to improve your oral health. Some of these changes may be subtle but will make a big difference. Having excellent oral health requires some time and commitment.