Do you know that it’s very important to brush your teeth every day – but you worry that your knowledge on this dentistry topic ends there? Don’t be embarrassed! If you are dedicated to your dental hygiene, then you’re already on the right track. You just need some clarification regarding how you should approach this aspect of preventive care to ensure you’re seeing the results you want. Ready to effectively remove plaque and protect your smile? Let’s explore teeth brushing!
Use The Right Brush and Toothpaste
You will want to start off with a soft-bristle toothbrush as well as fluoridated toothpaste free of any abrasive (gritty) ingredients. This will ensure you can clean your smile thoroughly without causing unnecessary irritation or abrasion to your oral tissues. As for the color of your brush or the flavor of the toothpaste – choose whatever suits your fancy.
Don’t Rush Your Session
To ensure you are spending sufficient time brushing your smile every day, your dental hygiene sessions should last at least two minutes (excluding daily flossing). However, you can stop there – brushing for extra long periods will not help but may cause irritation. (Note: Remember to brush twice a day).
Clean Everything
Effective dental hygiene means thorough cleaning. It doesn’t mean hard, rough, vigorous, or lengthy – just thorough. As a result, we suggest that you use gentle pressure and pay attention to cleaning every accessible surface of your teeth. The backs, fronts, sides, and chewing surfaces all need brushing (along your gumline, too, where you can hold your brush at a 45-degree angle to gently sweep trapped particles away).
