Place bristles along the gumline at a 45-degree angle. Bristles should contact both the tooth surface and the gumline. |
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Gently brush the outer tooth surfaces of 2-3 teeth using a vibrating back & forth rolling motion. Move brush to the next group of 2-3 teeth and repeat. |
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Maintain a 45-degree angle with bristles contacting the tooth surface and gumline. Gently brush using back, forth, and rolling motion along all of the inner tooth surfaces. |
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Tilt brush vertically behind the front teeth. Make several up & down strokes using the front half of the brush. |
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Place the brush against the biting surface of the teeth & use a gentle back & forth scrubbing motion. Brush the tongue from back to front to remove odor-producing bacteria. |
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--Illustrations adapted by and used courtesy of the John O. Butler Company-- |