Are you brushing your teeth the correct way? Let’s learn! Use a soft bristled brush with a short head Take an age appropriate fluoridated toothpaste A pea sized blob of the paste pushed into the bristles is adequate Position the brush at a 45 degree angle at the gumline Using short strokes, brush the upper teeth in a downward, and lower teeth in the upward direction. Brush in the same way on both the outer and inner surfaces Brush with short back and forth movement on the chewing surfaces of molars Brush for a total of 2-3 minutes Make sure to rinse thoroughly Gently scrub the surface of the tongue with your brush or a tongue cleaner Brush twice daily Floss interdentally once a day, preferably at bedtime Change your toothbrush every 2- 3 months If you would like to learn more about oral health, contact us on 08042754192 or www.gallanidentalcare.com!