How to Brush and Floss Properly

Brushing:

• Use a soft toothbrush for thorough and gentle cleaning.
• Hold your brush at a 45 degree angle. Begin by brushing the outside of the front teeth. Use gentle, half-tooth wide, back and forth strokes.
• Next, brush the outside back teeth, starting along the gumline.
• For the inside back teeth, use short, angled brush strokes.
• For the inside front teeth, tilt the brush vertically, and use an up-and-down motion.
• For the chewing surfaces, hold the brush flat, and use a gentle motion.

Flossing:

• Wind 12 inches (the length of your forearm) of floss around your two middle fingers.
• Gently guide the floss between teeth.
• To remove plaque and debris, gently move the floss up and down against the tooth.
• As you move from tooth to tooth, use a fresh section of floss each time.

Most importantly, if your dental professional has given you any special instructions, be sure to follow them precisely.

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