STEPS TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH PROPERLY

 NAME    : NURUL FAIZAH

NIM         : 221051064

PRODI     : D-III KESEHATAN GIGI B

STEPS TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH PROPERLY

brush your teeth at least twice a day, after breakfast and before going to bed. Remember to wait at least 30 minutes after consuming acidic foods and drinks, such as sour fruits, grapes or fruit juices. If you brush your teeth too early, while the acid is still having the potential to attack the tooth enamel, you run the risk of damaging it in its vulnerable state.

Either manual or electric toothbrush. Make sure the brush head fits comfortably in your mouth and can reach all areas. Even though it's been done routinely 2 times a day, brushing your teeth isn't really enough because you can't clean between your teeth and the corners of your mouth properly, especially if you do it in a hurry or in the wrong way. Therefore, you need to know how to brush your teeth properly and correctly. beforehand, also make sure the toothbrush you use has soft bristles with a brush head that fits the size of your mouth.

As much as possible, use toothpaste that contains fluoride to help prevent tooth decay and cavities. In addition, don't forget to have regular dental checkups at the dentist every 6 months, so that the health of your teeth and mouth can be continuously monitored. In this dental examination, the doctor can also perform tartar cleaning and other actions that are deemed necessary if there are problems with your teeth and gums.

STEP    1.    Wet your toothbrush and take a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

STEP    2.    Place the head of your toothbrush against your teeth at a 45 degree angle.

STEP     3.    Gently brush the outer surfaces of your teeth.

STEP    4.    Similarly, brush the inner surfaces of all your teeth.

STEP    5.    Brush the biting surfaces of the teeth.

STEP    6.    Tilt the brush vertically on your front teeth and make saveral up-and-down strokes.

STEP    7.    Finally, brush your tongue..

STEP    8.    Spit out any excess toothpaste and rinse your mouth with plain water.

STEP    9.    Floss your teeth by slipping floss batween adjacent teeth.

STEP    10.    Finally, rinse your mouth with a mouthwash.