Things You'll Need:
- Electric toothbrush
- Battery (generally AA or AAA)
- Sink
- Non-whitening toothpaste
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Step 1
Pick an electric toothbrush that's right for you. Consider consulting your dentist on the best size and style for your teeth, but it's a safe bet to go with a medium sized brush with bristles of varying heights. Oral-B, Sonicare and plenty of other brands should be available at the neighborhood grocery store.
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Step 2
While you're in the dental hygiene aisle, pick out the right toothpaste. Ignore all the heavily marketed and hyped "whitening" toothpastes. They're filled with silica crystals that can actually damage the enamel of your teeth over an extended period. Try a paste with baking soda like Arm and Hammer or a natural brand like Tom's of Maine.
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Step 3
Once you're ready to brush, apply a dab of paste to the brush about the size of the tip of your pinky and run a little bit of water over the head of the brush. This will encourage a good, foamy brush.
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Step 4
Move the brush over the front, back and tops of your teeth, including the gums, using a small, circular motion. Don't forget your tongue, where lots of bacteria that cause bad breath live.
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Step 5
When you're done, spit, rinse and floss, then rinse again to get the cleanest mouth possible.
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Step 6
Cover the head of the brush with the supplied cover and don't forget to clean the body of the brush regularly.
