How to Brush Teeth Effectively?

The most important step to make oral and dental health permanent is to make dental care an integral part of your daily routine. Arguably the most important stage of dental care is tooth brushing. It is difficult or even impossible for teeth that are not brushed regularly and with the right methods to remain healthy for a long time.

With the right tooth brushing methods, you can both protect your oral and dental health and take early precautions against future ailments. Brushing with the wrong techniques and toothbrushes that are not suitable for your tooth structure can cause different problems such as gum recession.

So what do we need to know about tooth brushing techniques? How should the correct tooth brushing technique be? We can answer these questions in bullet points.

• Using more toothpaste does not necessarily mean that your teeth are brushed better. A paste the size of half a chickpea is easily enough to brush all your teeth.
• You should brush your teeth at least twice a day for 2-3 minutes.
• You should hold the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle, with the tips of the brush facing your gums.
• You should make circular movements while brushing your teeth.
• You should brush without applying too much pressure.
• You should brush not only the front side of your teeth, but also the side facing the tongue and palate.
• You should also brush the top of your tongue along with your teeth. Tongue cleaning is also part of oral hygiene.
• You should also brush your gums along with your teeth.
• Rinsing your mouth with plenty of water after the brushing process is completed is wrong contrary to popular belief. Rinsing with water for a long time can reduce the effect of toothpaste. After the brushing process is over, it will be enough to spit out the paste remaining in your mouth.
• In case of crowded teeth, the direction of the brush should be adjusted according to the position of the crowded teeth.
• Brushing should not be interrupted when bleeding gums are observed.
• Neither toothpaste nor mouthwash should be overused. Because the most effective tools for caring for your teeth are toothbrushes and dental floss rather than toothpaste or mouthwash.
• The toothbrushing schedule is an incentive for regular brushing from childhood onwards.

Effective tooth brushing with the right methods is the most important step for your dental care.