How to Brush Your Teeth

Brushing your teeth is important and can help prevent periodontal disease and gingivitis. We do it every day without thinking too much, but there are some important points to remember when brushing your teeth. Here are a few steps to help you brush your teeth the right way.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dental Floss
• Mouthwash
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Dental Floss
• Toothpaste

1. Squeeze some toothpaste onto a soft-bristled toothbrush. Your toothpaste should contain fluoride and bear the American Dental Association (ADA) seal.

2. Use short, back-and-forth brushing motions to clean the outside and inside surfaces of the teeth, as well as the chewing surfaces. Follow with up-and-down motions to clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth.

3. Brush along the gum line. This is extremely important, as gum disease starts here. Brush gently to avoid damaging your gums.

4. Make sure to brush your back molars, where bacteria like to hide.

5. Brush your tongue to remove bacteria that cause bad breath.

6. Spit out the toothpaste and rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash.

7. Try to floss at least once a day, since most adult cavities occur between teeth. The most important time to floss is before going to bed. Floss before or after you brush'either is fine. Guide the floss between the teeth and use it to gently rub the side of each tooth.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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on 8/22/2008 word

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on 12/14/2007 From what I am reading there seems to be a lot of opinions but no science behind them. Read the site at www.howtobrushyourteeth.co.uk it explains in detail the reasons behind brushing For example you should never brush after breakfast and always before. The answers are all there.

on 8/29/2006 Here is a little better way to squeeze all the paste to the top of the tube. Of course, have the cap on.

Take the tube and work it over the edge of the counter. Pulling the tube over the edge of the counter. Synching the tube flat and squeezing all the paste back to the capped end of the tube.

on 1/9/2008 First soak your toothbrush in hot water. Then rinse your mouth with mouthwash. After you put the toothpaste on your brush, brush your teeth. Rinse well after brushing.

on 2/7/2006 Before brushing, rinse the mouth with either mouthwash or hydrogen peroxide (do not swallow) for about 45 seconds. Apply a small amount of toothpaste to your toothbrush. Sprinkle some baking soda onto the toothpaste. Brush for about 3 minutes. Rinse with peroxide for about 30 seconds. Rinse again with water. You will notice a significant change in about 2 weeks.