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What Is The Most Important Part Of Toothbrushing?

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What Is The Most Important Part Of Toothbrushing?

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that individuals brush their teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. However, what is the most important part of tooth brushing? Turns out, it’s not just about the brushing itself – it’s also about the order in which you brush your teeth!

Below is the order you should follow while brushing your teeth.

1. Get a pea sized amount of tooth paste

Too much tooth paste can result in an unpleasant, minty taste. In addition, it can also cause your mouth to be dry. This happens a few minutes after brushing, possibly leaving you with chapped lips and tongue. The tooth paste should be applied to the back of your teeth. Remember that it’s easier to move from one side of your mouth to another, rather than moving from one corner to the other.

2. Start with the outer surfaces of your teeth

Make sure that your toothbrush is moist but not dripping with water.

Brush the front, mid and outer surfaces of your teeth. Then brush in the same direction as you face. Twirl your toothbrush slightly while brushing to ensure a thorough clean. If you are left-handed, brush in the opposite direction.

3. Brush downward onto the bottom and sides of all of your teeth

Make sure to also brush in between each tooth as well. Pay special attention to the gum line, since this is an area where bacteria can easily build up and cause unhealthy gums.

There is a rule of thumb that states that the shorter the bristles of your tooth brush, the more likely it is to lead to gum recession.

If you are using a manual toothbrush with short bristles, make sure to spend less time brushing in between your teeth and more time brushing them.

4. Brush your gums

This is an area of the mouth that is often neglected. Doing this will help prevent gum disease, which is a dental condition in which plaque and tartar build-up on your teeth and gums causing inflammation of the gums and bleeding.

In addition, it will clean off debris that can cause bad breath. This debris can include pieces of food and bacteria that you may have accumulated along with your teeth during meals.

When brushing your gums, pay extra attention to the edges and edges of your gums next to your teeth.

5. Brush your tongue

This is the most overlooked step in tooth-brushing. Thousands of germs can cling to your tongue, which can lead to dental problems and bad breath. This is why brushing is important.

Similarly, your tongue can get coated with a layer of plaque that can lead to bad breath and bad health as well. Be sure to brush the tip of your tongue (where there is a “throat”).

Make it a habit to brush your tongue before you go to bed at night.

6. Rinse out your mouth with water

Be sure to spit the water out after doing so. Rinsing your mouth with water helps remove the excess toothpaste stuck in between your teeth.

Bottom line

While brushing is critical to oral health, this isn’t the only thing that you can do to maintain good oral hygiene. Try to brush after meals as well. Chewing some hard candy, especially one that contains xylitol in it, may also help with reducing plaque and bad breath as well.

Some people find heating up some saltwater and gargling with it helps get rid of germs and bacteria in their mouths as well.

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