There are many different types of
toothbrushes you can use. From small travel-sized options to fully automatic
battery powered devices. Equally, there are numerous kinds of toothpastes you
can use, all claiming one benefit or another. The most important things are to
make sure that you do brush, at least twice daily and to use a fluoride toothpaste.
While the more expensive brushes and pastes may have added benefits that more
modestly priced options do not have, a simple $0.99 toothbrush and $0.99
fluoride toothpaste can be adequate in your personal home dental care.
How to properly brush your teeth
Apply toothpaste, preferably with fluoride,
to your toothbrush as directed by the toothpaste maker.
Briefly run the brush under cold water to
moisten the paste.
Hold the toothbrush at a 45ยบ angle to your
gum line.
Cleaning 2-3 teeth at a time, start with
your back teeth and use small, circular strokes. After about 10 seconds, you
can move to the next set of teeth.
With short, vertical strokes brush the
outside and inside of your lower and upper front teeth.
Put about a pea sized toothpaste on your
brush and begin by brushing the inside of the front teeth then, work along
gently in a circular motion away from the gum line. Brush by using the tips of
the bristles and do not press down. Repeat the same process on the outer side
of the teeth.
Clean your tongue
Your tongue is a breeding ground for
bacteria and a major cause of bad breath if it is not cleaned. Therefore, clean
your tongue with a tongue scraper.You can buy dental instruments from internet.
You can use a mouth wash mixed with water
to do this. Rinse and gargle for about thirty minutes ensuring you're pushing
the mixture between the teeth to dislodge any remaining food debris.
Follow these habits twice a day. Start in
the morning and before you go to bed at night. This daily habit will help you
reduce your risk of gum disease and cavities. You will also reduce the cost of
expensive denture work and have less occurrences of bad breath.
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