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Use a soft-bristle brush and an
ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque
and food particles. |
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Replace your brush every three
months. |
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On outer and inner surfaces, brush
at a 45-degree angle in short, half-tooth-wide
strokes against the gumline. |
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On chewing surfaces, hold the
brush flat and brush back
and forth. |
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Flossing daily removes plaque
and food particles between teeth and below the
gumline. Wrap an 18-inch strand around your middle
fingers and hold a one-inch section tightly. |
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Our inside surfaces of front teeth,
tilt brush vertically and use gentle up and down
strokes with the toe of the brush. |
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Brush the tongue in back to front
sweeping motion to remove food particles and
freshen your mouth. |
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Be sure to follow the special
home care instructions provided by your dental
professional. |
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Ease floss between teeth. Clean
up and down several times while curving around
teeth at the gumline. Always floss behind the
last tooth. Unwind clean floss as you proceed. |
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Floss around the abutment teeth
of a bridge and under artificial teeth using
a floss threader. |
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You may experience sore or bleeding
gums for the first several days you floss. If
bleeding continues after the first week of flossing,
call your dental professional. If you have trouble
handling floss, ask your dentist about the use
of a floss holder, or other types of interdental
cleaning aids. |
