Give Plaque The Brush

Choose a toothbrush with soft, nylon bristles. The tips of the bristles should be smooth and rounded. Our hygienists will recommend a specific brush that best meets your individual dental needs.

• Place the head of the toothbrush next to your teeth with the bristle tips at a 45-degree angle next to the gumline.
• Move the brush back and forth in small, circular motions.
• Brush the outer surfaces of all teeth keeping the bristles angled properly.
• Brush the inside tooth surfaces using the same brush strokes.
• To reach the inside surfaces of your front teeth, tilt your brush vertically and use gentle up-and-down strokes with just the head of your brush.
• Brush the chewing surfaces of all rear teeth.
• Finish by brushing across your tongue several times to dislodge food and bacterial deposits.