· Sergei Firsov · Oral care · 2 min read
How to Brush Teeth With an Electric Toothbrush
A short step-by-step guide on dealing with layer one and two of leftovers on the teeth without hassle.
With common mistaces and tips
”Sustaining an effort is the most important thing for any enterprise. The way to be successful is to learn how to do things right, then do them the same way every time”. - legendary coach of LA Lakers Pat Riley.
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Squeeze a pea-sized amount of toothpaste onto the brush and divide your teeth into four sections - let’s do one at a time: upper right, upper left, lower right, lower left.
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Angle the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your front teeth. A small part of the bristles should touch the gums.
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Gradually move from the back to the front for about 10 seconds. No need for any extra movements with the toothbrush - it kindly does almost all the work for you.
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Do the same to the rear of your teeth. Also for 10 seconds.
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Put the toothbrush on the chewing surface. The bristles fasing the teeth. Move the brush from the back to front once more. 10 seconds again.
Feel free to brush over the gums during these motions. This stimulates blood flow and delivers nutrients to the roots of the teeth. But be gentle!
Repeat these steps for the 3 remaining sections and you are golden! The cool thing is - this technique is much easier than the one you would’ve needed to nail down for a manual toothbrush. Still there are a couple of things to mess up.
Mistakes when brushing and tips
1. Avoid a back-and-forth scrubbing.
This can push plaque into the gaps between your teeth causing trouble.
2. Be gentle.
Pressing hard doesn’t give any advantages, but it can harm your gums, your enamel and reduce the toothbrush lifespan. A 2-out-of-5 pressure is just what you need. This is the most common oral care mistake.
3. Run your tongue over your teeth after brushing.
It should feel smooth; otherwise you might want to gently brush a little more. This helps ensure your brushed thorougly.The smoother yur teeth are, the harder it is for the infamous bacteria streptococcus mutans to attach, build biofilm and wreak havok.
If there’s any roughness or even sharp edges, it could mean it’s time to consider visiting a hygenist. What you feel is probably a buildup of the Layer Three, also known as tartar.
