How to brush your teeth?

Healthy teeth are essential for our well-being, however, sometimes we do not pay the attention and care that our teeth need, these important parts of our body participate in functions really necessary for our development, from chewing, to phonation, as well as, and not least, have that aesthetic function that many of us are concerned about today.

Of course, a beautiful smile is usually an excellent business card! That is why it is vitally important to maintain excellent and thorough oral hygiene.

Brushing correctly, with an adequate technique, will be the fundamental basis for maintaining healthy and shiny teeth.

Steps to properly brush your teeth

1. Put the toothbrush at a 45 ° angle with the gums.
2. Move the toothbrush away from the edge of the gum, gently, with short movements, but covering the entire surface of the tooth.
3. Brush teeth on exterior, interior, and chewing surfaces.
4. Stop to brush the inner surfaces of the front teeth, for this step you must tilt the brush vertically, to make movements down and up.
5. This technique should be applied to both upper and lower teeth.
6. Brush the tongue, back and forth, covering the entire surface of it.

Tips for a good brushing

• The recommended duration of a correct brushing is 2 minutes, that is, 120 seconds, it is important to do it with good technique.
• Use fluoride toothpaste.
• DO NOT use too much force when brushing, this will damage the enamel on your teeth. Use short, smooth but firm movements.
• Change the toothbrush every 3 to 4 months, or sooner if you notice that the bristles are worn, a worn brush will not clean the surfaces of your teeth well.
• Use soft bristle toothbrushes, as a stiff brush will not remove more plaque and can injure the gums.
• Brush three times a day, do not forget how important it is to brush before sleeping, remember that during sleep less saliva is produced and bacterial proliferation is greater.
• If you eat something acidic, you should wait at least an hour to brush, since tooth enamel can be weakened by acid, therefore it will be more prone to wear.
• For a thorough oral cleaning, use dental floss and mouthwash.
• Visit your dentist frequently to have a good follow-up of your oral health.

Always remember the importance of good brushing, this will make your teeth look healthy and shiny.