How to brush and floss
How to brush:
- Start with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste
- Clean outer tooth surfaces- use a 45degree angle toward the gumline
- Clean chewing surfaces with back and forth strokes
- Clean inner surfaces with vertical up-and-down strokes.
How to floss:
- Wrap 18-24″ of floss around your middle fingers
- Hold with thumbs, leaving about 1″ of floss between your hands
- Guide floss between teeth using a gentle back and forth motion
- Gently slide up and down several times between all teeth
Written By: Dr. Ngo 