The Fundamentals Of Brushing Your Teeth

Brushing teeth is the fundamental step of a strong oral routine. Although, there is also understanding how to brush your teeth. There are certain other fundamentals that need consideration to make sure your teeth get the best out of your oral routine.

We focus on the fundamentals of brushing teeth. It’s not just about the method of how you brush your teeth. There are other areas that constitute brushing your teeth right.

The driving force behind brushing teeth effectively is formed of these three areas:

  • Choosing the right toothbrush
  • The brushing method
  • Choosing the right toothpaste

What goes inside your mouth is quite important when it comes to keeping your teeth clean. Also, how well you look after your teeth constitutes the toothbrush you use, the method you perform when brushing your teeth and finally, choosing the right toothpaste.

Below breaks down these elements in greater detail so that you’re aware of these fundamentals when you brush your teeth.

Child brushing teeth with a smile

Choosing The Right Toothbrush

Besides choosing the style, design and colour of your toothbrush, are you using a hard bristle brush or a soft bristle brush? Using a hard bristle brush has linked to causing further damage to your teeth. Your teeth are strong, but they can also become brittle. With a hard bristle brush, you’re likely to damage your enamel and introduce gum recession because your the pressure you put on your teeth whilst brushing can make your gums to recede and damage the surface of the enamel. This is why a soft bristle brush is always recommended. Click here to learn more.

The Brushing Method

Are you one that brushes your teeth hard to cause abrasion? To get the best out of your brushing method, you need to perform it in the right way so your oral health benefits. Overzealous brushing exposes the pores of your teeth and you’re likely to see significant damage. Hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle towards your gums, gently place the toothbrush on your teeth and perform a steady circular motion back and forth to all front areas of your teeth. Do the same when brushing the top surfaces and then towards the back molars. You’re then likely to capture debris and stains whilst not damaging your teeth.

The Toothpaste

Whilst all toothpastes have the basic ingredients, some go the extra mile to meet your oral health needs. For example, you may want to use fluoride toothpaste to protect your teeth from tooth decay and cavity. You may opt for a toothpaste that eliminates stains and, in this case, you would choose a desensitizing toothpaste. Finally, if you’re unhappy with your smile, you may consider extra whitening toothpaste to lighten the shade of your smile. Consulting the dentist is recommended when choosing your toothpaste because a dentist recommendation is based on the fact that they understand the state of your oral health better than you do.

Happy couple smiling with healthy teeth

You can seek further dental advice from our experienced dentists at Springvale Dental Smiles. Contact us to check yourself in for a check-up today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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