1. Not Using the Right Toothbrush. Richard H.
Price, DMD, adviser to the American Dental Association (ADA) says, "If you must open the jaws big enough to let the handle of the brush into the mouth, tooth brush may be too big for you. The handle must be comfortable, the sensation should be comfortable when you hold the fork while eating. The more comfortable you brush your teeth, the more often you will use it properly. "
Price, DMD, adviser to the American Dental Association (ADA) says, "If you must open the jaws big enough to let the handle of the brush into the mouth, tooth brush may be too big for you. The handle must be comfortable, the sensation should be comfortable when you hold the fork while eating. The more comfortable you brush your teeth, the more often you will use it properly. "
2. Choosing the Wrong Feather Brush.
According to the dentist at WebMD, the kind of hair brush is not too important, and no influence over. Apparently, the more important is the technique rather than a brush to clean it. The ADA recommends that dentists choose a soft brush, do not be harsh or rigid because it can damage / hurt the gums. Look for a fairly stiff bristle brush to remove plaque, but not strong enough to damage the teeth.
3. Less Often.
According to dental experts at WebMD, the frequency of brush your teeth three times a day is best. When the distance is too far when brushing your teeth, bacteria will accumulate plaque, gingivitis and can create other problems in the mouth. It is recommended to brush your teeth at least 2 minutes each time, it would be even better if done for 3 minutes. Figures that time really is not that important, but was pegged so that we can have enough time to clean the tooth surface.
4. Brushing Too Many or Too Hard.
Too often brushing teeth, eg, 4 times a day, can make the tooth root is irritated and hurt the gums. Brushing too hard can also damage the enamel (the top layer of the teeth). The best way is to brush your teeth slowly and gently for 2-3 minutes.
5. Not Brushing the Right Way.
Create an angle of 45 degrees from the gum line and create a short movement while brushing. Brushing motion along the length of the gum line can cause abrasion of the gums. Brush gently towards the top and bottom of the teeth, not with a sideways movement of the teeth. Create a vertical circular motion, not horizontal. Do it on the surface of the tooth front, rear, top and bottom as well as on the tongue.
6. Always Start In Same place.
Most people will start at the same point every time you start brushing your teeth. "Begin at different places so you do not become 'lazy' to clean up another point. If you start at the same point, you tend to the spirit at that point, then lazy to clean up at the last point, "explains Price.
7. Ignoring Inside Dentistry.
Most people were often forget to clean the inside of the tooth, the part in contact with the tongue. Plaque that is hidden is just as important to be cleaned such as visible plaque. The point most often forgotten to be cleaned is on the inside front teeth.
