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- Brush at least twice a day.
- Use a soft-bristled brush that fits your mouth.
- Use toothpaste with fluoride to help protect your teeth from decay.
- Place the brush where the gum meets the tooth, with the bristles at a 45-degree angle to your teeth so that they get under the gum line.
- Move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes. Be gentle; brushing vigorously can actually injure the gums and make them more susceptible to periodontal disease.
- Brush both the inner and outer surfaces of the teeth, and the broad chewing surfaces with the entire brush.
- To clean the inner surfaces of the front teeth, use the tip of the brush in gentle up-and-down strokes.
- Brush for at least two minutes.
- Scrub your tongue for about 30 seconds to remove even more bacteria.
- Rinse the toothbrush thoroughly.
- Flossing, together with brushing, will further improve your dental hygiene
- Change brushes every three months or so, or when the bristles are bent or frayed.
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June 2007.
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