Proper Technique For Brushing Teeth

Accurate brushing takes minimum 2 minutes. It means an individual need to brush at least 120 seconds for cleaning teeth. Majority of people do not brush for that much of time. To keep a check on time, a stopwatch can be used. Accurate method to brush teeth involves brushing teeth softly and gently.

Do not apply any kind of pressure on teeth. Also, don’t forget to brush the area around fillings, gum-line and back teeth. Brush teeth according to the steps given below.

1.      Brush the external portion of upper teeth and after that, brush your lower teeth.

2.      Brush the internal portion of your upper teeth and after that, brush your lower teeth.

3.      Brush the middle portion from where the food is chewed.

       4.     Don’t forget to clean the tongue gently.

Cleaning tongue is also important as it provides fresh breath and stops the bad breath. Tongue cleaning also removes the harmful bacteria from the mouth.