It’s very important to brush and floss after every meal in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you need help choosing the right toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss, please ask us and we can help you choose the right products for your teeth.
Printable Directions
Brushing Instructions
Brushing: Step 1Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gum.
Brushing: Step 2Brush gently in a circular motion.
Brushing: Step 3Brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.
Brushing: Step 4Use the tip of your brush for the inner surface of your front teeth. |
Flossing Directions
Flossing: Step 1Wind about 18 inches of floss around your fingers as shown. Most of it should be wrapped around one finger, and the other finger takes it up as the floss is used.
Flossing: Step 2Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.
Flossing: Step 3Holding the floss tightly, gently saw the floss between your teeth. Then curve the floss into a C-shape against one tooth and gently slide it beneath your gums.
Flossing: Step 4Slide the floss up and down, repeating for each tooth. |
