Brushing your teeth is one of the most important daily routines that you perform. But most of the time, we do not know how to brush properly. We often neglect the importance of proper brushing.

1. Some Facts About Proper Tooth Brushin

2. Brushing your teeth is one of the most important daily routines
that you perform. But most of the time, we do not know how to
brush properly. We often neglect the importance of proper
brushing.
The duration, frequency, and technique of brushing determine
your overall oral health, and hence it is crucial that you get it
right. Brushing techniques like Sulcular, Charter, and Stillman
are advised. It is also vital to know what kind of toothpaste and
toothbrush are good for our teeth. Here are some of the
brushing techniques, the type of toothbrush and toothpaste
you must use, and how long you should brush for. Brushing
Techniques More than the toothbrush and toothpaste you use,
the technique you use for brushing has a more significant
impact on your oral health.

3. 1. Sulcular Technique: This is a commonly advised
technique. It is considered useful as it removes the debris
from your teeth before it hardens to tartar. Hold the brush at
an angle of 45° to the teeth, with the bristles at the neck of
the tooth below the gums. Direct the bristles towards the
gums. Apply gentle force, without exerting too much pressure
on the tooth and use back and forth strokes to brush two-
three teeth at a time. Before you move to the next set of
teeth, you should have made at least 10-15 strokes.
Alternatively, you can also use a circular motion. Repeat this
same process for all the teeth. As much attention you give to
the front portion of your teeth, it is equally essential to brush
the inner surfaces, called the lingual side.

4. 2. Charter Technique: The Charter technique of brushing is a
technique meant for patients with gum problems. If your gums
are receded, exposing the root surfaces, this technique is
ideal. People with a prosthesis or braces also benefit from this
technique. Unlike the Sulcular method, place the bristles in the
direction of the occlusal surface, at an angle of 45 degrees.
The rest of the technique is almost similar to the Charter
technique where you can use circular or back and forth strokes
to brush.Cover all the surfaces of all the teeth and do not miss
the inner surfaces of all teeth.
3. Stillman Technique: For interdental plaque removal, the
Stillman technique is effective. This can be considered an
extension of the Bass technique. After you clean the area
around the gums with back and forth strokes, move your brush
towards the occlusal or incisal surface and repeat the back
and forth strokes.

5. Tooth Brush
Most dentists recommend that you use a soft bristled
toothbrush. This is because a toothbrush will hard bristles will be
abrasive for the tooth enamel, and also for your gums. Strictly do
not share your toothbrush with anyone, even your spouse or a
close family member. Your mouth has millions of bacteria which
will travel through your toothbrush. After every cycle of brushing,
clean and rinse your brush correctly. Keep your toothbrush in an
upright position and allow air-drying. Microbes are more likely to
grow and flourish in a moist environment.So, if you store a
toothbrush without drying, it is expected to be more
contaminated.Just like most other objects, the efficacy of a
toothbrush reduces as with usage.

6. Toothpaste
Any fluoridated toothpaste is okay for you as long as you use it
in the right quantity and with the proper brushing technique. The
amount that is just enough for you is the size of a pea. For
children, the amount equivalent to a rice grain is enough.
People have toothpaste preferences of a specific flavor, brand
or price range.If you have some specific issues like sensitivity,
gingivitis or exposed root surfaces, your dentist will prescribe a
special toothpaste for you. Other supplements to brushing In
addition to brushing, there are other aids that you can use to
enhance your oral hygiene status. You must also clean your
tongue with a brush or a tongue cleaning aid to keep it bacteria
and odor free. Dental floss, mouthwash, interdental cleaning
aids, plaque disclosing agents – these are all examples of
additional cleaning aids.

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