What is the proper technique for brushing my teeth? What is the proper technique for flossing?
This is a very common question we see from patients who are concerned they aren’t getting their teeth as clean as they would like. The ADHA has the following information on their site for both brushing and flossing (http://www.adha.org/oralhealth/index.html): Brushing: Place bristles along the gumline at a 45-degree angle. Bristles should contact both the tooth surface and the gumline. Gently brush the outer tooth surfaces of 2-3 teeth using a vibrating back & forth rolling motion. Move brush to the next group of 2-3 teeth and repeat. Maintain a 45-degree angle with bristles contacting the tooth surface and gumline. Gently brush using back, forth, and rolling motion along all of the inner tooth surfaces. Tilt brush vertically behind the front teeth. Make several up & down strokes using the front half of the brush. Place the brush against the biting surface of the teeth & use a gentle back & forth scrubbing motion. Brush the tongue from back to front to remove odor-producing bacteria. F
