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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO BRUSH?
Data regarding proper brushing habits in Nigeria indicates significant room for improvement, with reports suggesting that roughly 83% of Nigerians may not know how to properly brush their teeth.
What do you need to brush your teeth?
Hard-bristled toothbrush ❌
Medium-bristled toothbrush ✅
Fluoride-containing toothpaste ✅
Clean water ✅
What amount of toothpaste do you need to brush your teeth?
Smear or rice sized for < 2 years
Peanut size for 3-6 years
Peanut size or larger for 6 years or older
NB: Children should be helped or supervised while brushing until they can consistently spit out the toothpaste rather than swallowing it, usually around age 7.
When should you brush your teeth?
Morning Only ❌
Evening Only ❌
Morning and Evening ✅
First thing after eating breakfast in the morning. Last thing before you go to bed.
How much time should you spend brushing your teeth?
Average of 2-3 minutes is recommended for brushing the teeth.
The correct brushing technique
-The toothbrush is placed at an angle of 45 to the outer and inner surfaces of the teeth.
- A circular or vibrational motion is made so as to clean the space between the gym and the tooth.
- The vibrational motion is followed by a sweeping motion, up for lower teeth and down for upper teeth.
- The grinding surfaces of the teeth are also brushed
Never forget to brush the tongue surface.
The tongue surface has been to shown to harbor dirts and germs. If not properly cleaned, it can lead to mouth odour (halitosis)
After brushing, spit out excess toothpaste.
NB: It is advisable not to rinse your mouth immediately after brushing to maximize the protective functions of fluoride on the teeth.
Don't forget to floss daily 👍🏾
It is important to visit your dentist once in six months for routine dental checkup and professional cleaning. The reason is because some tartars have become hard (calculus) due to mouth neglect or bad brushing techniques. Those tartars will not be removed by brushing.
The mouth is a window to your health.
A healthy mouth is a confidence booster.
Picture and Video illustration below 👇🏾
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