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How should you brush your teeth?

How to brush your teeth might seem self-evident? and yet many people go about it in the wrong way. They damage their tooth enamel and injure their gums without necessarily giving their teeth a thorough clean. What are the rules for effective brushing?

Brushing often enough

 

Ideally, you should brush your teeth after each meal, meaning three times a day. Depending on the advice of your dentist and your particular oral health, it is possible to instead brush twice a day. You should ideally brush for at least two minutes. When you have finished, rinse your toothbrush well.
You should also change your toothbrush every two or three months so that brushing remains effective.

 

 

Something for everyone

 

 

There are a wide range of toothbrushes and toothpastes available, and this is not simply for the sake of variety! Depending on the specific nature of your mouth (sensitive teeth or gums, the period after surgery, the size of your mouth, etc.) and your priorities (preventing tooth decay, fighting dental plaque, whitening, etc.), there is bound to be a toothbrush and a toothpaste that fits the bill.
Ask your dentist or pharmacist for advice. They will recommend a soft toothbrush with a suitable head for the hard-to-reach areas.

 

 

Circular motions? from the gum to the tip of the tooth

 

 

The head of the toothbrush should follow a circular motion over all of the sides of the teeth: on the insides, outsides and on the chewing surfaces. It is a good idea to go over the same area several times, and brush the upper teeth separately from the lower teeth.
You should also tilt the brush to an angle of 45ø on the gums, with the ends of the bristles towards the root of the teeth.
Always brush from the gum to the tip of the teeth (?pink to white?) to avoid the bristles hitting the fragile edge of the gums. Be sure to avoid up and down movements as this damages the gums.

 

 

Electric/manual hybrid toothbrushes, designed to care for the gums

 

 

Some toothbrushes, mostly hybrids, which are both electric and manual, like the INAVA Hybrid toothbrush, move with high-frequency vibrations to eliminate plaque without hitting the gums. Your dentist will be able to advise you. 

 

Adult tooth decay prevention

In adults, tooth decay can be prevented by strengthening the enamel with fluoride and through good oral hygiene to inhibit the build-up of plaque on and between the teeth.

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    Toothpaste for strengthening enamel

    Toothpastes

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  2. 2

    Toothbrush for thorough cleaning

    Toothbrushes

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  3. 3

    Fluoride mouthwash

    Mouthwashes

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