While brushing the outside surfaces of your teeth, you should position your tooth brush at a 45-degree angle where your gums and teeth meet. Gently move the brush in a circular motion several times using small, gentle strokes. Use light pressure while putting the bristles between the teeth, but not so much pressure that you feel any discomfort. When brushing, concentrate on brushing only a few teeth at a time, then slowly moving the brush around so that all teeth received proper brushing.
When you are done cleaning the outside surfaces of all your teeth, follow the same directions while cleaning the inside of the back teeth.
To clean the inside surfaces of the upper and lower front teeth, hold the brush vertically. Make several gentle back-and-forth strokes over each tooth. Don't forget to gently brush the surrounding gum tissue.
Next you will clean the biting surfaces of your teeth by using short, gentle strokes. Change the position of the brush as often as necessary to reach and clean all surfaces. Try to watch yourself in the mirror to make sure you clean each surface. When properly done, the brushing process should take at least 2 minutes or more to complete. After you are done, rinse vigorously to remove any plaque you might have loosened while brusßhing.
If you have any pain while brushing or have any questions about how to brush properly, please be sure to call the office at 630-845-1088.