Brushing

*Brush thoroughly twice a day.

*Use a soft toothbrush

*Hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle where the gumline meets the teeth.

*Gently brush in small circles for several seconds.

*Move on to the next group of teeth and repeat.

*Don’t forget the inside surfaces next to the tongue.

*Brush your tongue to remove bacteria that cause bad breath.

Flossing

Daily flossing is recommended by the American Dental Association, to clean between the teeth and under the gumline.

*Take about 18 inches of floss and wrap it around the middle finger of each hand.

*Make sure the floss is pulled tightly between your fingers.

*Using your thumbs and forefingers, gently slide the floss between two teeth.

*Curving it around each tooth in a C shape, moving the floss up and down against each tooth as high and as low as it will comfortably go under the gumline.

* Advance to a clean section of the floss and move on to the next tooth.

*Repeat the step above for each tooth.

I also recommend rinsing your mouth once a day with an over-the-counter oral rinse.

Ex: Listerine , Scoop, Act or Crest Pro Health