Brushing and Flossing

Proper technique

You can help prevent cavities, tartar build-up, gum disease, bad breath and more by using these proper brushing and flossing techniques every day:

Step-by-step guide to effective daily care:

Brushing and Flossing - The Dental Practice - Chicago, IL Dentist To clean the outer surfaces of the teeth, tilt the brush at a 45-degree angle against the gumline. Gently move the brush back and forth in short (half-a-tooth-wide) strokes. Keep the bristles angled against the gumline.
Brushing and Flossing - The Dental Practice - Chicago, IL Dentist Repeat the motion on the inside surfaces of the teeth.
Brushing and Flossing - The Dental Practice - Chicago, IL Dentist Brush the chewing surfaces of the molars.
Brushing and Flossing - The Dental Practice - Chicago, IL Dentist To clean the inner surfaces of the front teeth, hold the brush vertically and use gentle up-and-down strokes with the front of the brush.
Brushing and Flossing - The Dental Practice - Chicago, IL Dentist Gently brush the tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath.
Brushing and Flossing - The Dental Practice - Chicago, IL Dentist Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around one middle finger. Wind the rest around the middle finger of the other hand.
Brushing and Flossing - The Dental Practice - Chicago, IL Dentist Using the thumbs and forefingers, slide about an inch of taut floss between the teeth. Gently curve the floss around the tooth in a C-shape at the gumline.
Brushing and Flossing - The Dental Practice - Chicago, IL Dentist Slide the floss gently up and down between the tooth and gum, making sure to go beneath the gumline. Repeat this procedure on the rest of the teeth using clean sections

















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