BRUSHING TECHNIQUE

Many people have this question in their mind.

SHOULD THEY BRUSH THEIR TEETH AT OFFICE?

Yes, you can brush your teeth at office as it is a good way of keeping your teeth clean and breathe fresh. Always carry your toothpaste and toothbrush along with you to your office in your purse or in a kit. Don’t forget to place your toothbrush in a case to keep it free from germs.

WHAT IS THE RIGHT WAY TO BRUSH?

Brushing your teeth is an important part of your daily routine. Proper brushing involves 2-3 minutes and should be done twice daily.

(Mouth Healthy)

Steps to be followed while brushing your teeth are:

1.     Place the toothbrush in the right position on the tooth as shown in the figure below.

2.     Start by cleaning the outer area of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth.

3.     Followed by cleaning the inner area of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth.

4.     Lastly don’t forget to brush the chewing areas of the teeth and brush your tongue.

Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the gumline and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline.	Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes.	Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath.

Videos:

1.      Brushing Teeth with a Manual Toothbrush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=621E6KyWIGA

2.      Brushing Teeth with an Electric Toothbrush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12zwGbwFYfo

Brushing your teeth is incomplete, if you do not use a floss to clean between the teeth because the bristles of the toothbrush can’t clean the bacteria stuck between the teeth. So, in my coming post I will be discussing about flossing. Stay tuned!

Reference:

Alexander, J.J. (2011, November 1). Brushing teeth with an Electric tooth brush [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12zwGbwFYfo

Mouth Healthy. (n.d.). ToothBrushing. Retrieved from http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/b/brushing-your-teeth