Brushing our teeth is something we all do twice every single day.
But, according to experts, many of us have actually been doing it completely wrong.
Brush your teeth before breakfast.
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It’s the age-old debate: Should you brush your teeth before orafterbreakfast?
The former is the correct way, according to Shadrooh.
Use a good fluoride toothpaste.
All you need is a pea-size amount of good fluoride toothpaste, the experts say.
Adults should use a toothpaste that contains at least 1,450 parts per million (ppm) fluoride.
During the day, after meals, use an alcohol-free fluoride mouthwash to keep your enamel strong.
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Use small circular movements.
Move the brush in small circular movements several times over the surfaces of every tooth.
Always brush your tongue.
Brushing your tongue helps to freshen breath and clean your mouth of any bacteria.
Stick your tongue out and make several long strokes across your tongue to give it a good clean.
Clean in the right order.
In fact, they said, do the exact reverse of the above.
You should never rinse after brushing, as it can wash away some of the helpful ingredients in toothpaste.
Next, floss to remove debris or food that has become wedged between teeth.
Finally, brush with toothpaste for two minutes.
Clean in between your teeth.
This post was originally published inGlamourUK.
