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Nana Kay News Blog of Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Source: Island Reporters

How To Brush Your Teeth Most Effectively To Prevent Bad Breath

We complain of bad breath despite not knowing how to correctly brush our teeth.

Here is the most effective method for brushing your teeth [Guardianng].

Plaque can lead to tooth decay and cavities. The proper scrubbing technique protects teeth from disease and decay.

Here's how to brush your teeth correctly.

Start by brushing the outer surfaces of your teeth. Slowly and gingerly proceed. Start brushing your teeth lightly with the upper row. Ensure that no spots are missed by proceeding tooth by tooth.

Angle your brush at a 45-degree angle. To remove any food particles or plaque that has become entrapped, try brushing toward the gingival line. Use brief, gentle strokes to move the toothbrush back and forth across your teeth.

Internally clean your teeth. You must brush your teeth's interior surfaces, which are less visible but just as susceptible to plaque. At a 45-degree angle, brush the inner surfaces of the teeth back and forth.

Brush your molars regularly. It is easy for food to become lodged in the back molars. Additionally, they should be brushed with brief back-and-forth strokes.

Cleanse your tongue next. To eliminate the bacteria that cause poor breath, you must vigorously brush your tongue.

Spit out any remaining toothpaste after brushing. If you rinse your mouth immediately after brushing, the concentrated fluoride in the residual toothpaste will be washed away. Rinsing weakens it