Brushing Better
Using a mouth model, the registered dental hygienist will demonstrate how long we should be brushing in each quadrant of our mouths, how to hold or angle the toothbrush, how to brush back-and-forth to reach both the teeth and gum line, and how to spot some of the problem areas for our teeth. Watch this video to learn about different brushing techniques you can practice, different toothbrushes you can use, and ways that you can help your kids brush their teeth. Discover common errors that people make when brushing their teeth and learn from them so that you can brush yours properly and have a clean, healthy smile.
For more information about how to properly brush your teeth, refer to our video here. Learn tips on how to brush your teeth without accidentally harming your teeth and gums by brushing too hard or for too short. Pair the information from this video with the one made with the dental hygienist in order to maximize the effectiveness of brushing your teeth.
Learning the correct way to brush your teeth from a professional in the field should allow for your dental health to thrive and make your next visit to the dentist much easier. Follow the tips in order to make sure you and your kids have happy and healthy teeth for your next visit.
Discussion Questions
How long should you brush your teeth? Do you reach this goal?
What are the quadrants of your mouth in dentistry? How long should you brush each quadrant?
How should you angle the toothbrush when you brush your teeth?
How many times should you brush your teeth in a day?
What are some things you learned from the Registered Dental Hygienist after watching the video?
What kind of toothbrush do you have? What kind does she recommend?