<p><em>Brushing your teeth is an important part of your dental care routine. For a healthy teeth and gum ADA recommends:</em></p><ul><li>Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush. </li><li>Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed.</li><li>Recommended to use an <a href="https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/ada-seal-products">ADA-accepted </a>flouride toothpaste.</li><li>Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. </li><li>Gently move the brush from the gumline downward</li><li>Brush on all the three surfaces of teeth</li><li>To clean the inside surfaces of front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and brush with up-and-down strokes.</li></ul>

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<h1>Brushing Your Teeth</h1><div class="embed-placeholder" data-type="youtube" data-id="xm9c5HAUBpY"></div><p>Brushing your teeth is an important part of your&nbsp;dental care routine. For a healthy mouth and smile the ADA recommends you: </p><UL><LI>Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush. The size and shape of your brush should fit your mouth allowing you to reach all areas easily. </LI><LI>Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won’t do a good job of cleaning your teeth. </LI><LI>Make sure to use an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/ada-seal-products" dir="ltr">ADA-accepted</a> fluoride toothpaste. </LI></UL><h4>The proper brushing technique is to:</h4><UL><LI>Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.&nbsp; </LI><LI>Gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes.&nbsp; </LI><LI>Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth. </LI><LI>To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes. </LI></UL><p dir="ltr"><strong dir="ltr">Check out this handy infographic on brushing!<br dir="ltr">
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</p><img height="150" alt="Toothbrushing Quick Facts Infographic" width="300" src="https://www.mouthhealthy.org/~/media/MouthHealthy/Images/A-Z/2min2times.png?la=en&amp;hash=6E82A8D3E638A755B28572FB1116D2FF403DDB06"><p>Of course, brushing your teeth is only a part of a complete&nbsp;dental care routine. You should also make sure to:</p><UL><LI>Clean between teeth daily once a day. Tooth decay-causing bacteria still linger between teeth where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. This helps remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gum line. </LI><LI>Eat a balanced diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks. </LI><LI>See your dentist regularly for prevention and treatment of oral disease. </LI></UL>

Brushing your teeth is an important part of your oral hygiene routine. Here you’ll find tips on the proper technique to brush your teeth.

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<p>Brushing your teeth is an important part of your dental care routine. For a healthy mouth and smile the ADA recommends you: </p>

<ul><li>Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush. The size and shape of your brush should fit your mouth allowing you to reach all areas easily. </li><li>Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. A worn toothbrush won’t do a good job of cleaning your teeth. </li><li>Make sure to use an <a href="https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/ada-seal-products">ADA-accepted </a>fluoride toothpaste. </li> </ul>

<ul><li>Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.  </li><li>Gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes.  </li><li>Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth. </li><li>To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes. </li> </ul>

<p><strong>Check out this handy infographic on brushing!<br> </strong><br> </p>

<p>Of course, brushing your teeth is only a part of a complete dental care routine. You should also make sure to: </p>

<ul><li>Clean between teeth daily once a day. Tooth decay-causing bacteria still linger between teeth where toothbrush bristles can’t reach. This helps remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gum line. </li><li>Eat a balanced diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks. </li><li>See your dentist regularly for prevention and treatment of oral disease. </li> </ul>

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