Tooth Brushing Techniques

Maintaining dental and oral health is extremely important for both our teeth and our whole body. Therefore, teeth brushing techniques are highly important. When we brush our teeth correctly, we protect oral and dental health and prevent problems that may occur in the future. Otherwise, bacterial plaque and food residues that form on the teeth over time cause tooth deformities and gum diseases.

How to Brush Your Teeth Correctly?

To brush your teeth correctly, you should brush your teeth with short and soft movements. You should also pay special attention to the gum line. We should pay attention to the following points for proper brushing:

• You should first clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then the lower teeth.
• The inner surfaces of the upper teeth should be cleaned first, followed by the inner surfaces of the lower teeth.
• You should clean the chewing surfaces of all your teeth, that is, the upper surface of the teeth. In addition, the question of how individuals receiving orthodontic treatment should brush their teeth when they have braces is answered as follows.
• First of all, you should use a soft-headed toothbrush, while brushing your teeth.
• It would be best to use toothpastes containing fluoride while cleaning your braces.
• When brushing your teeth, you should take care not to touch the braces with the hard parts of the brush.
• You should brush your teeth regularly at least twice a day.

Tooth Brushing Techniques

Knowing and applying the rules and techniques of proper tooth brushing can save us from many dental and oral problems,

• It is not necessary to use too much toothpaste.
• Hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle.
• You should gently brush your teeth in a circular motion without pressing too hard.
• Cleaning the tongue surface is a must for dental care and cleaning the tongue surface will prevent bad breath.
• Tooth brushing should take an average of 2 minutes.
• Healthy gums do not bleed when brushing.
• If your gums bleed during brushing, it means that they are not cleaned well, so you should clean the bleeding area more carefully.

How to teach a child to brush their teeth correctly?

Children usually learn all behaviour by imitating behaviour of their parents, siblings or other adults in the family, so if we want our child to learn how to brush their teeth correctly, it is worth trying the following points:

• Brush your teeth at the same time as your child. This is because children are influenced by their parents’ behaviour.
• After eating sugar and similar products, let your child see the sugar residues on their teeth with the help of a mirror, and after brushing their teeth, let them see their teeth again with the help of a mirror. Thus, seeing their teeth clean will make them believe that this process is necessary.
• Bring some brushes in various colours that children like. Thus, while your child uses it by changing it, it will turn into a game and it will be easier for him to acquire the habit.
• In addition to giving your child the habit of brushing their teeth, it is very important that they develop the right eating habits by limiting their consumption of foods such as sugar, chocolate and crisps.
• Appreciate and reward your child after brushing their teeth.

When Does Tooth Brushing Start in Babies?

Brushing can be started after a child’s back teeth erupt (at an average age of 2.5 – 3 years). In the preschool period, it is important to teach children the tooth brushing technique as well as the habit of brushing teeth. Children usually clean the visible areas of the teeth. However, it is necessary to clean the surfaces, cavities and chewing places to prevent caries. Therefore, parents should check whether the child’s teeth are clean after brushing.

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