Brushing teeth properly

                                         The art of how to properly brush teeth                                           

How to properly brush teeth is of great importance in maintaining proper teeth, which have healthy gums, no plaque and a manufacturer of fresh breath. If not, then, it may be very embarrassing, and even smiling may be trouble. It will also be a discouragement in one’s social life, since, our teeth are displayed by our smiles, and this indicates even the inward state of one’s life.                                                            

Many people brush their teeth at least twice a day but still succumb to the ailments associated to teeth such as dental caries. In order to fully understand how to properly brush teeth, proper research in dental care should be analyzed. This method of proper cleaning will prevent tooth decay and gingivitis too. Incorrect knowledge of teeth brushing can lead to tooth abrasion where the teeth surface wears out.               

Delicate gum tissue can also be depleted if proper teeth brushing techniques are not put in place.           

This method will be helpful in training children or other people who do not know how to brush their teeth in a proper way.                                                                                                                                                 Instructions that enable one to understand how to properly brush teeth include the following:

·         Apply on your pre-moistened toothbrush a thin strip of toothpaste.

·         Begin brushing the upper left molars while concentrating on the tooth’s front surface. Here, apply a clockwise direction and the head of an average toothbrush will cover about three teeth at a time.

·         While holding the toothbrush on a parallel manner to your teeth, point the bristles in the tissue’s direction so that they appear to be resting almost below the line of the gum. The bristles should be applied with some pressure so that they become slightly bent.

·         Move the brush in a gently circular motion for about 20 strokes of the toothbrush which is roughly about 10 seconds.

·         Roll the bristles away from the tissues of the gum in a sweep-like motion when the toothbrush strokes are done.

·         Continue the above on the top and bottom teeth. While moving on to the teeth’s inside surfaces, repeat the 2^nd and 5^th steps to clean the upper and lower molars and premolars.

·         Brush the upper and lower molars and premolars on their biting surface for two to three times.

·         Gently brush the inside of the cheeks and the tongue.

·         Finish by the teeth by use of mouthwash or water.