Brushing may not be an art, but it definitely has right strokes. Regardless of what people tell you, there is only one correct way of brushing. You may discover the right way years after you picked up the toothbrush for the first time. Don’t be alarmed or ashamed about it. Just get in the habit of brushing right. Make sure that your children are not subject to the same enlightenment later in life; share your knowledge with them now!

How to brush right

• Hold the brush at 45 degrees angle from your teeth surface.
• Brush the front teeth with upward and downward motions.
• Apply short strokes to brush your teeth. At one time, brush only one tooth; keep the stroke aligned to one tooth at a time.
• Brush both sides of your front and side teeth.
• The molars, or the last teeth in the two sides on both the upper and lower teeth sets, have three exposed sides. Brush the front, back, and top of the molars.
• Be gentle when brushing; do not be too harsh on the teeth.
• Gently brush along the gum line to prevent any plaque formation.
• Floss the places that the toothbrush cannot reach like the gaps between your teeth.

Apart from brushing the right way every time, keep in mind the following guidelines on brushing:

• Brush for at least two minutes every time.
• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush that has a small head.
• Change your toothbrush every three months, even if it does not appear tattered. If it looks worn out earlier, change it immediately.

Brushing is the best way to prevent dental problems. Ask your dentist for tips of everyday dental care.

Happy smiling!

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