Tooth Brushing Kids

How to Properly Brush Your Teeth

Brushing your teeth is very important and can often go unlooked by many people. You take a shower in the morning, get dressed, maybe put on makeup, eat breakfast and then head out the door. Some people only brush at night before they go to bed. However, it is important to brush three times a day and at the very least morning and night. Brushing your teeth is not just for making them more white and shiny. It is one of the biggest things we can do to improve our oral health and hygiene. Here are some proper techniques for brushing your teeth.

Brushing your teeth will prevent bad breath, tarter, plaque buildup, gingivitis, and periodontal diseases. That is why it is so important to follow these techniques for brushing teeth. You can start teaching these techniques to your kids at an early age or correct the way you have been brushing as an adult. You may even see that by following these guidelines you will have fresher smelling breath or fewer cavities.

The first step is choosing the right kind of toothbrush. Kids should have soft bristled toothbrushes or a kid friendly brush that is not too big to fit in their mouths. Some people prefer to get a hard bristle brush, but using that can cause gum recession or be painful while brushing. Medium bristle brushes are good because they are not too soft yet not too hard. Some people prefer electric tooth brushes over a more traditional brush. Smaller headed brushes are good because they can fit in the small places in your mouth and around your teeth.  

Once you have your tooth brush, you should prepare it for brushing your teeth. If you floss, this should be done before you brush. To prepare, you should get the toothbrush bristles wet and then squeeze a thin even layer of paste across the bristles. You should use a tooth paste that is right for your needs. Some people need cavity protection while others need a paste for sensitive teeth. You can also find tooth paste that is made for whitening your teeth or fighting tartar and gingivitis.

There are motion techniques that you should use while you are brushing. The front and back and of your teeth should be brushed in a back and forth motion. The inside back teeth, such as your molars, should be brushed in a circular motion. It is very important to brush the back molars because it is an area with a lot of bacteria. Brushing along the gum line will prevent gingivitis and gum disease and should not be forgotten. You can also brush your tongue to remove bacteria that may be causing you to have bad breath.  You should brush for one to two minutes, or about 30 seconds per area of the mouth.

Once you have brushed, you can spit out the excess tooth paste. You should avoid swallowing tooth paste because it can cause a stomach ache. For young kids, this may be hard at first so you can use a kid friendly paste that will not hurt their stomachs if they accidently swallow it. Rinse out your mouth with water to remove the paste. You can follow up with mouth wash, but it is not recommended to use mouth wash every day as it can cause your gums to recede.

About the Author

Bob Cobley is the President of Spectrum Lasers Inc. Spectrum manufactures and has marketed dental laser diode internationally since 1998. Approx 2000 GPs and 1200 orthodontists have purchased a dental laser from him. For more information visit http://www.spectralasedental.com

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