What Is the
Right Way to Brush?
Proper brushing takes at least two minutes. Using a
stopwatch or egg timer can help. To properly brush your
teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to
the gumline. For fresher breath, remember to brush your
tongue too.
Three simple steps...
1. Tilt the brush at a 45° angle against the gumline
and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline.
2. Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing
surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes.
3. Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and
freshen breath.
What is the Right Way to
Floss?
Flossing removes plaque and food from between the teeth.
Daily flossing is highly recommended to avoid decay and gum
disease.
Three
simple steps...
1. Starting with about 40cm of floss, wind most of
the floss around each middle finger, leaving a couple of
centimetres of floss to work with.
2. Holding the floss tight between your thumbs and
index fingers, slide it gently up-and-down between your
teeth.
3. Gently curve the floss around the base of each
tooth, making sure you go beneath the gumline. Never snap
or force the floss, as this may cut or bruise delicate gum.
