How to Brush Teeth With a Manual Toothbrush

With common mistaces and tips

If you are using an electric toothbrush, you can learn about the proper technique in this article

”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.

1. Circular on the front.

Squeeze a pea-sized amount of toothpaste onto the brush. Angle the toothbrush perpendicular to the front of your teeth and use gentle circular motions, gradually moving from the center to the sides. Cover the entire front.

2. Sweeping on the front.

This time, angle the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the front of your teeth. Half of the brush should touch your gums. Employ 5 gentle sweeps per cluster of teeth. Cover the whole front with this motion to remove any leftovers from underneath the gums and from the teeth.

3. Circular on the rear.

Apply the circular motion to the rear of your teeth. Cover all of them.

4. Sweeping on the rear.

Now, repeat the 45-degree angle and the 5 very gentle sweeps for the rear as well.

5. Circular on the chewing surfaces.

You’re almost done! Brush the chewing surfaces with circular motions, and you’re good to go! 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!

We’ve got to be frank. This whole thing might take a while to master and may feel a bit awkward and tedious at first, as any new habit might. But keep at it - it’ll become natural and swift in a week. That’s a promise!

Mistakes 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.