For more information on how to brush, please speak with our hygiene team. They will be happy to give you a demonstration of how to brush your teeth correctly.

Follow the steps below for effective brushing;

1. Start by placing the head of the toothbrush beside your teeth with the bristles angled against the gum line (this is where the teeth and gums meet) at a 45 degree angle. Think of the brush as both a ‘toothbrush’ and ‘gumbrush’.
   
   
2. With the bristles contacting both the tooth and the gum, move the brush in a gentle circular motion several times across each tooth individually as if the goal is to massage the gum.
   
   
3. Don't try to force the bristles under the gum line; that will happen naturally, especially with a brush that has soft, flexible bristles.
   
   
4. Brush the outer surface of the upper and lower teeth. It is easier to reach the outer surfaces of the back teeth by keeping your mouth half closed. This relaxes your cheek muscles and allows enough room to access the back areas.
   
   
5. Then, use the same circular motion to clean the inside surfaces of your teeth. It is important to remember to continuously massage the gums as well as brushing the teeth. Try to concentrate harder on the inside surfaces and make sure not to neglect them.
   
   
6. For the upper and lower front teeth, brush the inside surfaces by using the brush vertically and making 20 to 30 small circles behind each tooth and gum individually.
   
   
7. Finish up by lightly brushing the chewing surfaces of the upper and lower teeth several times.
   
   
8. You should also brush your tongue for fresher breath.

Finding the right toothbrush for your dental health is imperative. Although hard bristles were once recommended, it is now thought that they are too abrasive on teeth and gums. At Dental Excellence we recommend using electric toothbrushes as the high frequency oscillations are more effective at plaque removal than manual brushes. Please speak with our hygiene team for the current recommendations of oral health care products during your next visit.

If an electric toothbrush is not for you, we generally suggest a soft, round-end nylon bristle toothbrush. A small-headed toothbrush can also be beneficial in order to gain access into all areas of the mouth.



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Cosmetic Dentist in Castle Hill, Sydney (NSW) : Dental Excellence is located in Castle Hill, Sydney (NSW ) and provides Cosmetic, Reconstructive and Implant Dentistry.