Learn About Proper Brushing Techniques
Friday, December 12th, 2008 | 403
Brushing Techniques
Whether you decided to use a Sonicare toothbrush or another brand you need to make sure that you are brushing the correct way or it really won’t help all that much. Below you can check out our brushing instructions that can help you to achieve good oral health.
When brushing you need to be sure to get in between your teeth and gums by brushing at a 45 degree angle to your teeth. If you don’t do this the bristles will not get in between you teeth very well at all.
Next you also want to make sure that you have the right motion, a gentle circular motion. You really shouldn’t be move the toothbrush back and forth a lot but rather just letting kind of sit on the tooth (if it’s an electric toothbrush)
Thirdly you need to make sure that the light pressure is for only 4-5 seconds on each tooth. It is also okay to spend a little extra time on your back teeth that generally take a little more work.
The main thing with brushing is to be sure that you get your teeth feeling clean but also not to over do it and brush to hard thus causing damage to your teeth.
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