Brushing Technique
Brush at a 45 degree angle to your teeth. Direct the bristles to where your gums and teeth meet. Use a gentle, circular, massaging motion, up and down. Don't scrub. Gums that recede visibly are often a result of years of brushing too hard. Clean every surface of every tooth. The chewing surface, the cheek side, and the tongue side.
Use a soft brush with rounded bristles. A toothbrush that is the right size and shape for your mouth will allow you to reach all the way to your back teeth. There are many different types of brushes, so ask your dentist to suggest the best one for you. The Canadian Dental Association recommends you replace your toothbrush every three months.
When using a power toothbrush to clean your teeth, your technique depends on which model you’re using. Technology varies: some models clean by oscillating-rotating, vibrating or using sonic technology. Whichever model you choose, be sure to read the instruction manual to ensure you’re using the toothbrush properly. Since the power toothbrush does more of the work for you than a manual toothbrush, you need to be cautious that you’re brushing correctly to prevent damaging your gums and wearing away the tooth enamel.
The Canadian Dental Association recommends brushing for two to three minutes to ensure your teeth are clean. Some power toothbrushes have a built-in timer that will vibrate abruptly or beep when you’ve finished brushing for three minutes. Other models are designed to signal when you’ve finished cleaning each quadrant of your mouth during a three-minute cycle. For people who are impatient when it comes to brushing, these timers can help make sure the teeth are being cleaned for the appropriate time. If you’re a gadget junkie, there are even power toothbrushes on the market that have a wireless display that provides while-you-brush feedback to promote optimal brushing habits.
http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/cfyt/dental_care/flossing_brushing.asp
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/get-healthy/oral-health/electric-vs-manual-toothbrushes-which-should-you-choose
Use a soft brush with rounded bristles. A toothbrush that is the right size and shape for your mouth will allow you to reach all the way to your back teeth. There are many different types of brushes, so ask your dentist to suggest the best one for you. The Canadian Dental Association recommends you replace your toothbrush every three months.
When using a power toothbrush to clean your teeth, your technique depends on which model you’re using. Technology varies: some models clean by oscillating-rotating, vibrating or using sonic technology. Whichever model you choose, be sure to read the instruction manual to ensure you’re using the toothbrush properly. Since the power toothbrush does more of the work for you than a manual toothbrush, you need to be cautious that you’re brushing correctly to prevent damaging your gums and wearing away the tooth enamel.
The Canadian Dental Association recommends brushing for two to three minutes to ensure your teeth are clean. Some power toothbrushes have a built-in timer that will vibrate abruptly or beep when you’ve finished brushing for three minutes. Other models are designed to signal when you’ve finished cleaning each quadrant of your mouth during a three-minute cycle. For people who are impatient when it comes to brushing, these timers can help make sure the teeth are being cleaned for the appropriate time. If you’re a gadget junkie, there are even power toothbrushes on the market that have a wireless display that provides while-you-brush feedback to promote optimal brushing habits.
http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/cfyt/dental_care/flossing_brushing.asp
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/get-healthy/oral-health/electric-vs-manual-toothbrushes-which-should-you-choose
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