Proper Brushing DO's and DON'Ts
Proper Brushing FAQs Mouth open or mouth closed? After lunch or after dinner? Flat or at an angle? We brush our teeth every day (hopefully!), but who knew it was this complicated. Just grab a brush a get to work, right? Not so fast, my friend! There are actually some best practices to be mindful of when brushing those pearly whites. The trick is cutting through the fat and finding out exactly what works. We live in a world of alternate facts, truthiness, and lists of “7 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Clean Without Picking Up a Toothbrush.” What’s even correct these days?! Fear not, because we’ve got you covered with this handy FAQ (frequently asked questions) guide. We’ll keep it simple with some easy dos and don’ts of brushing. Let’s get to it! Proper Brushing Habits Don’t : Keep your brush flat Do : Use a 45-degree angle when brushing Don’t : Use looooooooong strokes. No need to cover your whole mouth in one stroke! Do : Use short, side to side strokes Don’t : Brush with the force of a gi