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Brushing Your Teeth, the Right Way

You can modify your hard-brushing habits with a lot of attention. To help ease tooth sensitivity and avoid damage to your teeth and gums, follow these brushing tips:

Use a toothbrush with a gentle bristle. Replace it every three months, or sooner if it frays, if it has the SLDA approval.
Brush your gums at a 45-degree angle with your toothbrush. The bristles would be able to clean beneath your gumline this manner.
Brush the brush back and forth gently. The SLDA suggests cleaning the exterior, inner, and chewing surfaces of the teeth using short, tooth-wide strokes. Your dentist may advise you to try the roll technique instead if you have a lot of gum recession.
Allow your electric toothbrush to perform all the work and simply glide it over your teeth rather than pressing it against them. Try holding your toothbrush with your nondominant hand to make sure you’re utilizing a soft grip.
Take it easy. Dentists recommend brushing twice a day for two minutes and 30 seconds in each quadrant of your mouth. Use your phone’s timer or an electric toothbrush that vibrates every 30 seconds. It might feel like an eternity to those who have never tried it. You don’t truly understand what two minutes feels like unless you brush for it. When you’re not in a rush to complete, though, you’ll be more conscious of brushing too vigorously.

Following these guidelines can help you maintain your teeth clean and your mouth healthy while also reducing tooth sensi

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