An Ultimate Guide to Brush Your Teeth Correctly
An Ultimate Guide to Brush Your Teeth Correctly
You have been brushing your teeth since you were 2 or 3 years old but are you taking the correct amount of toothpaste? Are you brushing your teeth as they are needed to clean? Let me tell you here how to take care of your oral hygiene.
Common Myths About Brushing Teeth
Myths
- Brushing with a hard brush will make your teeth cleaner
- Brushing aggressively in horizontal and vertical strokes will remove all the calculus and tartar on your teeth
- You don’t need to brush your tongue after teeth brushing
- A 6 month baby doesn’t need to clean teeth
Truth
- Brushing with a medium or soft brush will make your teeth and gums cleaner and healthier
- Brushing aggressively in a horizontal manner will abrade your tooth enamel, so brush in a circular motion or with a modified bass brushing technique
- Always brush your tongue after teeth brushing to avoid bad breath and scrap away the food entrapment on the tongue surface
- Guardians/parents of an infant should clean teeth with a baby brush even if the infant has only one tooth in the mouth
Correct Toothpaste Size
- Rice grain size/smear for children below 3 years of age
- One pea-size for children 3–12 years
- Two pea-size/almost half of your toothbrush surface for adults
Accurate Brushing Technique
Is Flossing Essential?
Floss is a thread designed especially for your teeth. The toothbrush doesn’t clean the interdental area, so, you need to floss at least once daily.
Brushes for Spacing Between Teeth
If your teeth are widely spaced then a conventional toothbrush is not sufficient to clean the space between teeth. Add interdental brushes to your toiletry to take care of your teeth and gums.
Electric Toothbrushes
Powered or electric toothbrushes are usually indicated for disabled people and are not indicated for a normal person for daily use. As it has more power to abrade your enamel avoid using it regularly.
