Learn to brush your teeth

¿What kind of brush should I use?

When choosing a toothbrush, it's best to go for one with soft nylon bristles, as hard bristles can irritate gums and even wear away tooth enamel. Make sure the brush fits comfortably in your hand, and that the head is small enough to reach all of your teeth.

Regular toothbrush change

It is best to change the brush every 3 or 4 months, or as soon as you notice that the bristles begin to separate and lose their shape. When deciding when to change your brush, it's best to look at how it looks and not how long you've been using it.

An important piece of advice, be sure to always rinse your brush after use, and store it upright and uncovered, so it can dry before you use it again. In this way you avoid the accumulation of bacteria.

Learn to brush your teeth.

Tooth brushing techniques

Next, we are going to explain the most important part of this article, the techniques to master tooth brushing. These are the main keys:

1. Use a small amount of toothpaste. Using a lot of toothpaste will produce a large amount of foam, causing you to spit out and finish before brushing your teeth.
2. Don't forget the teeth. To brush the molars, place the brush perpendicular to the lips, and make a movement from the inside out, moving the brush from back to front.
3. There are the upper and lower teeth. Be sure to give both of them a good brushing.
4. At a 45 degree angle, position the toothbrush at the level of the gum line. Make short, vertical or circular movements. Don't brush them horizontally.
5. Brush the inside of the teeth. It is an area that, according to specialists, is neglected a lot during cleaning. As we explained in illustrations 6 and 7, position the brush so that the head points towards the gum line and clean each tooth.
6. To finish, rinse your mouth with water and spit it out. Once this is done, you can use a fluoride mouthwash for 30 seconds.
7. Be sure to clean your toothbrush well to keep it free of bacteria.

Learn to brush your teeth.

Other additional tips to keep in mind:

1. Brushing should last at least 3 minutes. Be sure to brush over each area so that you clean each tooth. If you get bored, try brushing while doing something that entertains you, whether it's watching TV or humming a song.
2. Hit the tongue gently. Once you have finished brushing your teeth, use the brush to clean your tongue. In this way you eliminate bad breath, and bac

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