Brushing your teeth properly is as important as (if not more important) than when you brush.
Whether you’re using an electric toothbrush or a standard plastic-handled toothbrush with nylon bristles, you can follow the steps below:
- Lubricate your brush with a small amount of water. Put a small amount of toothpaste —about the size of a pea —on the head of the toothbrush.
- Insert the toothbrush into your mouth at about a 45-degree angle to your gums and use gentle, short strokes to brush your front teeth.
- Brush the outside surfaces of your teeth, making sure to get the back molars and upper areas of your chewing surfaces.
- Flip the toothbrush upside down to get the inside surface of your top front teeth. Flip it back around to get the inside surface of your bottom front teeth.
- Brush your tongue to get rid of any bacteria buildup or plaque that has gotten stuck there during the brushing process.
- Spit out the remnants of toothpaste, saliva, and water into a clean sink. Finish by rinsing your mouth with cold water.
Based in Wavell Heights on Brisbane’s northside, Sure Dental offers a full range of dental care.
