How To Brush Your Teeth

Ever wonder if you are brushing your teeth the "correct" way? Check out these illustrated step-by-step instructions from the American Dental Association to help you out! You can even print this out and hang it in your bathroom for future reference.

Step 1 – Place brush at 45 degree angle to your gums

Step 2 – Move the brush gently back and forth

Step 3 – Make sure to brush the inside, outside and top of each tooth

Step 4 – Clean the inside of your top front teeth by making short up and down strokes

Step 5 – Lastly, brush your tongue to keep your breath fresh and to remove and bacteria on your tongue.