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Saturday 20 July 2013

How to brush your teeth properly?

Dentists and health experts emphasise on regular brushing for enjoying good dental health. Brushing helps prevent bacteria from clinging onto teeth and thereby prevents cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease.
To keep your teeth healthy, you must brush at least twice daily. It is equally important to brush your teeth properly. You must take a pea-sized dab of toothpaste on the head of the toothbrush and then place the toothbrush against your teeth at a 45 degree angle to the gum line. Move the brush in circular motion across your teeth. Clean one tooth at a time.

When brushing, move your toothbrush gently. The bristles of the toothbrush must not lie flat against the teeth. Make sure that the bristles reach into the spaces between the teeth as food particles get stuck there causing plaque to build up.

Do clean the side of your teeth that faces the tongue. You can use the same circular motion to clean the backside of your teeth. While brushing, you must clean your tongue too. You can use your toothbrush to give your tongue a few gentle strokes. It would help remove bacteria and would freshen up your breath.

Brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes and then rinse with water. Use mouthwash to prevent bad breath and gum problems.

Change your brush once in two-three months and use a good quality, soft brush.

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