Know how to brush!

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Do you get cavities even after brushing twice daily? This is only because you don't know the proper method of brushing !

How long should it take to brush your teeth?
They advise brushing for two minutes, twice a day, usually in the morning and before you go to bed at night. Each time you brush, be sure to clean the inner, outer, and chewing sides of your teeth.

Let us understand the surfaces of teeth... 


So, our goal is to make sure all these surfaces are cleaned along with the tongue .
The way you have to hold your toothbrush is ideally 45 degrees to long axis of tooth.
I know I did promise you it will be easy way as possible ,

My Point is the brush bristles should be slightly tilted to the tooth in the direction as that of your gums as the plaque gets accumulated at the junction of your gums and teeth.

Gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes. Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes.
You can clear even more bacteria out of your mouth by brushing your tongue. With your toothbrush, brush firmly but gently from back to front. Do not go so far back in your mouth that you gag. Rinse again.

Once you practice this method it should not take more than 2 mins to clean your teeth thoroughly! 
Of course, brushing your teeth is only a part of a complete dental care routine.
You must also take care of other essential things which may affect health of your teeth.

Happy brushing!!😊👍





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