Toothbrush – the correct way to hold the accessory will surprise you

To start with, it’s important to know that brushing your teeth in a rush isn’t a good idea.

It’s hard to know what’s the best way to do oral hygiene. Many myths are still widespread, grandmother’s advice that no longer applies and lack of time to make an appointment at the dentist.

To begin with, it is important to know that brushing your teeth in a rush is not a good idea and can also injure your gums. Proper brushing should take at least two minutes. The movements should be smooth and with a soft bristle brush.

Position the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle along the gumline, making sweeping strokes from the gumline to the tip of the teeth. Start with the inner surfaces of each tooth, then the outer surfaces on both the upper and lower teeth. Then brush the chewing surface with back and forth motions. Brush your tongue as well, to get rid of the large buildup of bacteria

With this inclination, the bristles of the toothbrushes will cover half the tooth surface and half cover the gum. In this way it is possible to reach the gingival sulcus, the region where the most dirt accumulates (oral biofilm). These small circular vibrating movements must be performed at least 10 times on each face of the tooth (external and internal).

It is worth mentioning that this technique cannot, under any circumstances, be performed with hard brushes, but with an ultra-soft type with a large amount of bristles. Otherwise, gum recession and enamel abrasion may occur.

Keep in mind that the important thing is the toothbrush and not the toothpaste. The paste cannot be abrasive and should be used in small quantities, similar to a grain of peas. In the case of children, up until the age of six or seven, look for a non-abrasive, fluoride-free toothpaste as long as there is no control over swallowing, as the water supply is already fluoridated and excess fluoride can be harmful.

Source: Terra

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