Brushing your teeth

Despite most of us thinking that we're brushing our teeth correctly or flossing frequently enough, dentist visits are often full of surprises. Irritation, cavities, gingivitis ― the list of our maladies goes on and on.

It's always important to go back to basics and make sure that you're brushing your teeth with proper technique.

If you want to double check your brushing techniques and times, we suggest following the instructions on the American Dental Association's website. Below is a video as a reminder:

 

Brief video on the proper technique for brushing your teeth. For more information on brushing please visit http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/b/brushing-your-teeth.

Check out this handy infographic on brushing!

Infographic toothbrushing
infographic brushing teeth