Brushing your teeth correctly is a vital part of any good oral health routine.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is an important part of good oral hygiene. Even if you brush every day, using the wrong technique can allow harmful bacteria to build up in your mouth.
These bacteria feed on leftover food and sugars, forming dental plaque a soft, sticky layer that can lead to bad breath, tooth decay, and gum problems if it isn’t removed properly.
Brushing twice a day for at least two minutes is a good habit to have but it’s not just about how often you brush, it’s how well you do it.
So, are you brushing your teeth properly?
Did you know that many people don’t brush their teeth effectively? As a result, many individuals suffer from tartar build-up despite brushing twice daily for the recommended two minutes.
The most important thing is to never miss a spot. All teeth have an inside and an outside surface, both of which require a thorough brushing.
In an effort to improve your oral hygiene, here are some pointers on how to brush your teeth properly with a manual or electric toothbrush.
Effective at removing plague, a manual toothbrush is a safe and effective tool with which to clean your teeth. Available with both hard and soft bristles (or ultra-soft in the case of the bluem® ultra soft toothbrush), manual brushes are easily accessible and affordable.
When using a manual toothbrush, one of the best methods to brush your teeth is as follows:
Highly recommended by dental professionals, electric toothbrushes generate a super-fast, repetitive pulse that gently vibrates and oscillates the bristles of the brush head. These micro-movements effectively clean the surface of each tooth as the bristles make contact.
So, how do you brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush? Follow these simple steps for an efficient clean:
When using an electric toothbrush, it’s important to remember not to apply too much pressure. Be gentle, as your mouth contains soft tissue. Don’t forget; an electric brush does the work for you!
When using an electric toothbrush, it’s important to remember not to apply too much pressure. Be gentle, as your mouth contains soft tissue. Don’t forget; an electric brush does the work for you!
No matter how much you brush your teeth, electric and manual toothbrushes cannot reach all the tiny gaps between your teeth. While this might not seem like much of an issue, it can result in inflammation of the gums and a build-up of plaque in areas that aren’t necessarily visible.
To prevent inflammation and plaque build-up, we advise you to use additional tools for daily interdental cleaning, such as:
Even if you brush regularly, small mistakes can reduce how effective your routine is. Avoid these common errors to keep your teeth and gums healthy:
Avoiding these simple mistakes can make a big difference to your oral health.
With its revolutionary, oxygen-enriched formula, bluem® empowers you to achieve flawless oral hygiene by providing high-quality oral care products for your day-to-day routine.
Sold in more than 30 countries worldwide, our oral care products are specifically developed to prevent and treat oral problems such as inflamed gums, periodontitis and peri-implantitis.
It’s not hard to see why more and more people are using bluem® as part of their daily healthcare routine. View our product range here.
Remember; healthy mouth, healthy body.
