Brushing Your Teeth
ADA Recommendations
Maintaining a healthy smile depends upon keeping your teeth and gums clean with a daily routine of brushing and flossing. According to the recommendations of the American Dental Association, it is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Remember to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and apply gentle pressure so as not to cause damage to your teeth or gums.
ADA Recommendations
Brushing your teeth with a fluoride-containing toothpaste that has been awarded the American Dental Association seal of acceptance helps to keep your smile healthy and vibrant. Remember to change your toothbrush every three months or when the bristles are frayed.
Proper Brushing Technique:
Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.
While maintaining this angle, move your toothbrush back and forth in short strokes.
Brush along the outsides and insides of the teeth as well as the biting surfaces of the back teeth.
To brush behind the upper and lower front teeth, tilt your toothbrush vertically and brush in up-and-down strokes.
Brush your tongue at the completion of your routine to help keep your mouth fresh and clean.
Proper brushing technique is essential for removing plaque and preventing tooth decay and gum disease. The mechanical action of brushing helps disrupt bacterial biofilms that form on teeth throughout the day. When combined with fluoride toothpaste, brushing provides both mechanical cleaning and chemical protection against cavities.
Quick Brushing Tips:
- •Brush for at least 2 minutes, twice daily
- •Use fluoride toothpaste with ADA seal of acceptance
- •Replace your toothbrush every 3 months
- •Don't forget to brush your tongue
*Follow these brushing techniques and consult your dentist regularly for optimal oral health.
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