Brushing tips for your teeth
Copyright 2006 Jason Bibb
Although tooth brushing seems to be something that you shouldn't
even pay attention to when doing it, there are a few things to
consider if you wish to maximize the efficiency of your
brushing. Begin by selecting toothpaste that works well for your
teeth. Combined with correct tooth brushing, you can eliminate
negative factors such as tooth decay, gum diseases, tooth loss
and bad breath. Toothpaste that contains fluoride makes the
teeth a lot more resistant to decay and aids in repairing early
decay of the tooth enamel before the problem starts to develop.
Plaque and stains may also be removed in time by certain
polishing ingredients found in some toothpaste products. Good
toothpaste will also leave your mouth feeling fresh for at least
an hour or two.
Selecting toothpaste
It is up to you to make a choice in determining your favorite
toothpaste. You can go with a gel or paste and there is a huge
variety of flavors - select the one you like and then consult
with your dentist to see if the active ingredients in the
product are effective. In fact, it is a great idea to select
your toothpaste with your dentist's advice. Don't use a lot of
toothbrush for one brushing - simply place an amount comparable
in size to a pea and proceed brushing your teeth. When you brush
your teeth try to do it at a 45-degree angle, directing the
motion of the brush towards the gum line. Make sure to brush the
front and back of your teeth, but do not neglect their backside.
If you want to teach your child to brush their teeth
effectively, only use small amounts of toothpaste - look for
toothpaste specially designed for children under the age of six
in stores for best results. As far as brushing duration is
concerned, you can try to keep brushing your teeth for about
three minutes.
Selecting your toothbrush It is also important to get a
toothbrush that will work well with your teeth type and gums.
The average brush has approximately 2,500 bristles that are
grouped into tufts. The tufts are folded and placed into holes
in the head of the brush and fixed in place. The handle is made
of plastic and rubber for increased grip and hand comfort. A
toothbrush with a smaller head is often recommended, since it
allows you to reach every portion of the back side of your teeth
as well. The handle length is also important from this
perspective - it should be long enough for you to reach all
corners of your mouth. If you are having difficulties gripping
the smaller and thinner handles, you can always go for a thick
handle toothbrush.