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Brushing and Flossing

Brushing

Brushing your teeth - step 1

Step 1

Hold your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle to your teeth and gums.
Brushing your teeth - step 2

Step2

Use a circular motion and brush gently.
Brushing your teeth - step 3

Step 3

Brush all three surfaces of each tooth: outer, inner, and chewing surface.
Brushing your teeth - step 4

Step 4

To properly brush the inner surface of your front teeth, use the tip of your brush.

Flossing

Flossing your teeth - step 1

Step 1

Start with about 18 inches of floss and wrap it around your fingers as shown. Wrap most of it around one finger. As you floss, unwrap one finger and wrap it around the other finger.
Flossing your teeth - step 2

Step 2

Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.
Flossing your teeth - step 3

Step 3

Hold the floss tightly as you initially work the floss between your teeth. Curve the floss so it forms a C-shape against one tooth and slide it gently beneath your gums.
Flossing your teeth - step 4

Step 4

Slide the floss up and a down a few times for each tooth.