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Proper
brushing is essential for cleaning teeth and gums effectively.
Use a toothbrush with soft, nylon, round-ended bristles that
will not scratch and irritate teeth or damage gums.
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bristles along the gumline
at a 45-degree angle. Bristles should contact both the
tooth surface and the gumline. |
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| Gently
brush the outer tooth surfaces
of 2-3 teeth using a vibrating back & forth rolling
motion. Move brush to the next group of 2-3teeth and
repeat. |
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| Maintain
a 45-degree angle with
bristles contacting the tooth surface and gumline. Gently
brush using back, forth, and rolling motion along all
of the inner tooth surfaces. |
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| Tilt
brush vertically behind
the front teeth. Make several up & down strokes
using the front half of the brush. |
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| Place
the brush against the biting
surface of the teeth & use a gentle back & forth
scrubbing motion. Brush the tongue from back to front
to remove odor-producing bacteria. |
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| Remember
to replace your toothbrush
every three to four months. Researchers have established
that thousands of microbes grow on toothbrush bristles
and handles. Most are harmless, but others can cause
cold and flu viruses, the herpes virus that causes cold
sores, and bacteria that can cause periodontal infections. |
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