While everyone knows the importance of regular teeth brushing, the exact methods for properly brushing one’s teeth are less well known. Effective tooth brushing is a core part of any oral health process, and ensures that you will clean and maintain healthy teeth over time. There is no single way to brush one’s teeth: instead, it’s important to understand proper brushing techniques for each type of tooth ranging from the molars to the incisors to develop the most effective overall tooth brushing method.

For the side teeth, it’s a best practice to utilize a 45-degree angle relative to the gums and gentle brush pairs of teeth using short circulate strokes. You want to massage the gums and teeth to remove any bacterium that is built up in the process and to ensure complete oral health. The molars can be one of the most difficult parts of the mouth to brush. You’ll want to clean the surface of the teeth completely, since they are used for chewing. Effective brushing techniques help to remove residual food particles as well as limiting bacterial build up in the mouth. For the front teeth, you should utilize short strokes over the teeth and gums in the front and back. A careful motion on both sides ensures limited build-up of bacteria and keeps your smile sparkly white over time.

An important addition to regular brushing is flossing: by adding a flossing procedure to your daily brushing technique you ensure that any residual bacteria or sugars are removed from your mouth. The floss should be moved gently between the teeth to remove plaque from the gum line. By combining proper brushing and flossing, you can maximize the health of your mouth. Brushing in combination with flossing ensures that you restore complete health to all segments of your mouth, including between your teeth where plaque and bacteria can accumulate.

Most dentists recommend utilizing a soft bristle brush, and ideally an electric toothbrush to ensure complete removal of plaque. You should aim to brush at least twice a day, as well as flossing on a regular basis. While mouth rinses can provide an effective anti-bacterial source as well as providing a fluoride supplement, they should only be used in addition to standard brushing techniques.

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