Brushing 101

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Double, double toil and trouble. Fall baking and left over Halloween candy can certainly spell trouble for the teeth. Make sure you and your family are up to speed on the best ways to avoid cavities. Using the right tools and techniques can help stop cavities from digging a goulish hole in your teeth.

First off, make sure you are equipped with the right tools. The Truly Radiantâ„¢ Extra White Manual Toothbrush is the only manual brush that features a unique rotating head, plus elongated all-access bristles designed to blast away surface stains. Using this brush will not only help keep teeth pearly white, it will also help brush away any newly formed cavities caused by Halloween overindulgence. Pair this with the Truly Radiantâ„¢ Rejuvenating Toothpaste and you have yourself a winning cavity fighting pair.

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Perfect technique is important too. The best way to clean your teeth is to hold the brush at a 45-degree angle using short strokes and an up and down motion. Brushing like this will help remove any plaque or bacteria that can build up on the teeth and gums. Most dentists recommend brushing for a minimum of two minutes to thoroughly remove plaque and combat bad breath.

When brushing, be gentle and avoid brushing too hard. Make sure the entire mouth gets cleaned by brushing the outer and inner tooth surfaces, back molars, and by doing a few passes over the tongue, a popular spot for bacteria.

Lastly, how old is your toothbrush? If the bristles are starting to separate or look frayed it is probably time for a new one. Three to four months is usually a good guideline for toothbrush longevity.

Use these brushing techniques to scare those cavities away for good!

Comments

8 responses to “Brushing 101”

  1. Anne Taylor Avatar
    Anne Taylor

    I think I usually brush with too much pressure; I don’t know why, its just something I’ve always done.

  2. sarah sar Avatar
    sarah sar

    I’m like Anne…I use too much pressure too! It’s like I’m trying to exfoliate my teeth. Need to change some of my bad brushing habits!

  3. loucheryl Avatar
    loucheryl

    I used too much pressure with my tooth brushing until my dentist told me to stop. I know I have issues. 🙂

  4. Cheryl Avatar
    Cheryl

    I am forever after our girls to brush their teeth!! Someday I dream of them wanting to without the nagging from me!! lol

  5. Judy Cowan Avatar
    Judy Cowan

    Thanks for the tips. I am doing much better with the brushing for 2 minutes now that I have a power toothbrush with a timer

  6. mrdisco Avatar
    mrdisco

    i just use an electric and let it do all the work

  7. Melinda L. Avatar
    Melinda L.

    Great reminders! It’s super important to take care of your teeth with brushing and flossing

  8. kathy downey Avatar
    kathy downey

    Thanks for the tips these wonderful tips you can’t be too careful with your teeth!

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