Brushing
(The following dental information and much more found at www.adha.org)
 Place
bristles along the gumline at a 45-degree angle. Bristles should contact
both the tooth surface and the gumline.
 Gently
brush the outer tooth surfaces of 2-3 teeth using a vibrating back &
forth rolling motion. Move brush to the next group of 2-3 teeth and
repeat.
 Maintain
a 45-degree angle with bristles contacting the tooth surface and gumline.
Gently brush using back, forth, and rolling motion along all of the
inner tooth surfaces.
Tilt brush vertically behind the front teeth. Make several up &
down strokes using the front half of the brush.
 Place
the brush against the biting surface of the teeth & use a gentle
back & forth scrubbing motion. Brush the tongue from back to front
to remove odor-producing bacteria.
Remember to replace your toothbrush every three
to four months. Researchers have established that thousands of microbes
grow on toothbrush bristles and handles. Most are harmless, but others
can cause cold and flu viruses, the herpes virus that causes cold sores,
and bacteria that can cause periodontal infections.
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