How To Brush Your Teeth Like Never Before.

No dental treatment will be effective
unless you keep your teeth and mouth clean.

You have to follow your treatment
with routine and proper home oral care.

This means doing a sequence
of three things in order:

Flossing, Brushing, and Rinsing.

The key is not only to do it regularly,
but also to do it right.

This means you should
brush and floss regularly.

And after every meal.
And at a minimum of twice daily.

Here's how:

To properly floss, you should wind the
floss around each one of your index fingers.

Push through each of
your teeth in your mouth.

Be sure to freely move the floss
upward and downward.

Even sideways to remove
any food particles or plaque

that may be lodged between
your teeth or under gums.

Many people these days use an electric
toothbrush such as a Sonicare electric brush.

Whether you use electric
or still prefer a manual,

the brushing movement is still the same.

You should hold the brush
at a 45 degree angle to your teeth.

Gently, but thoroughly rotate
the bristles across your teeth

and under your gums with a
backward and forward motion.

Be sure to also get the
top surfaces of your teeth

where you bite on
or chew your food.

Your tongue can also be cleaned
with your toothbrush.

Which will help reduce bad breath.

Lastly, it is important to clean the
inside surfaces of your teeth

with the same rotating motion.

When brushing, it is also important to use
toothpaste that contains fluoride.

It helps harden the outer layer
of the tooth called enamel

which will prevent cavities and
also reduce bacteria in the mouth.

It can also help reverse the formation of smaller cavities.

Lastly, antibacterial rinsing can also
help reduce bacteria in the mouth.

Try to use a rinse that has no alcohol
to avoid longterm effects.

Remember, three steps of daily hygiene is
the secret to a healthy mouth.

Your own mouth.

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