Brushing

How should I brush my teeth?

The best brushing technique out there is to brush with your toothbrush at a 45° angle and in circles with moderate pressure. You should be brushing 2 teeth at a time and gradually move your way round the mouth till all 4 surfaces of each individual tooth were brushed.

How frequently should I brush my teeth?

You should brush you teeth and tongue twice per day as well as floss once per day.

What sort of toothbrush should I use?

You should be using a medium hardness toothbrush with a small enough head to reach behind the back teeth.

How long should I brush my teeth for?

You should spend at least 2 minutes cleaning your teeth – the longer the better!

If you have children it might be a great motivational tool to get some plaque disclosing tablets to help determine if their brushing technique is efficient. It might be fun for mum and dad too!