Mouth Myths
HOW TO BRUSH
Step 1
Use a soft brush with rounded bristles. Choose a size and shape that allows you to reach all the way to your back teeth. Replace your toothbrush every three months.
Step 2
Brush at a 45 degree angle to your teeth. Put the bristles at the place where your gums and teeth meet. Use gentle circles. Don't scrub. Years of brushing too hard can make your gums recede.
Step 3
Clean every surface of every tooth. This means you must brush the cheek side, the tongue side and the top of each tooth. Gently massage your gumline.
Step 4
Slow down. A thorough brushing should take two to three minutes. Try timing yourself.
Step 5
Brush your tongue.
