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What is the best way to brush
your teeth?
How do I brush with a power toothbrush?
What is tartar?
How do I keep my teeth naturally whiter between dental
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Proper brushing is the first step to maintaining healthy teeth and
gums. It takes at least two minutes using a recommended technique
to do a good job of brushing your teeth. Whether you are using a
regular toothbrush or a power toothbrush, you should spend 30 seconds
brushing each section of your mouth (upper right and left, lower
right and left).
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What's the best way to brush your teeth?
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| There are many ways to brush your teeth.
Ask your dentist or hygienist for their recommendation. However,
here's an example of one frequently recommended method, using
a regular toothbrush: |
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Step One: |
For the outer tooth surfaces, place the toothbrush at a 45-degree
angle toward the gumline |
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Use gentle, short strokes, moving the brush back and forth
against the teeth and gums. |
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Use this same motion to clean the chewing and inner tooth
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To clean the inner front tooth surfaces, hold the brush upright
and use gentle up-and-down strokes with the tip of the brush. |
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Don't forget to brush along the gumline, and make sure you
reach the teeth right at the back |
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Also give your tongue a brushing - it'll help keep your breath
fresh! |
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How do I brush with a power toothbrush?
You can achieve better results with power toothbrushes that
utilize oscillating-rotating technology than with regular, manual
toothbrushes. Oral-B pioneered oscillating-rotating technology in
1991 and has published over 60 clinical studies demonstrating its
superior performance. Now, an independent landmark study has confirmed
what Oral-B knew all along - oscillating-rotating technology is
superior to other power toothbrush technologies. This brushing action
is very different from ordinary manual toothbrushes, as it does
the job of brushing for you-just be sure to guide the brushhead
to all parts of your mouth.
Refer to the brushing instructions supplied with your power toothbrush.
Instructions for using the Oral-B range of rotating power toothbrushes
are as follows:
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What is tartar?
Every time you brush, you remove the plaque that is constantly forming
on your teeth. If you allow plaque to build up, it can harden into
tartar (also called calculus) which can then only be removed by
your dentist or hygienist.
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How do I keep my teeth naturally whiter between dental visits?
Everybody wants to have white teeth and there are many products
available that lighten teeth - using a chemical process, called
bleaching. In fact, we have devoted a whole section to tooth
whitening.
However, brushing your teeth regularly with toothpaste will remove
some of the stain that builds up on the teeth - as a result of
drinking coffee or tea, and red wine. Studies show that Oral-B Professional Care toothbrushes keep teeth naturally white by removing stains.
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