Tips on Brushing

• Brush your teeth gently using short strokes. Apply just enough pressure to feel the bristles against the gums.
• Replace your toothbrush around two to three months or when the bristles are worn. A worn-out toothbrush may injure your gums. Replace your toothbrush after you’ve had a cold.
• Be sure to reach every tooth. Move the toothbrush around so as to clean all the teeth.
• Use a fluoride toothpaste
• Avoid toothbrushes with hard bristles, which can damage your gums. Use a toothbrush with soft, rounded bristles.
• Ask your dentist to recommend the type of toothbrush that would work best for you.