1. Pick one with a small head so that it reaches every nook and corner of your mouth
2. Pick one with soft or ultra-soft bristles
3. Change your toothbrush if it starts to show signs of wear and tear, or after every three months
4. Change your brush after you have suffered a bout of cold, since germs can collect on the bristles and cause repeat infection.
Precautions for Brushing Your Teeth
· Don’t apply a lot of pressure while brushing. If you thought that applying extra pressure will clean the teeth better, that’s not true, instead the sensitive tissues wear out to cause bleeding.
· Use a tongue cleaner to get rid of the bacteria on the tongue and keep your breath fresh.
· Use dental floss to clear out the food particles in between your teeth.
· Use Mouthwash: Use an effective mouthwash after as brushing does not reach all parts of your mouth. Gargle your mouth with a good mouthwash to get rid of food particles and harmful bacteria, best after brushing in night.
Wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous & Happy New Year in advance.
About the author:
Dr. Payal Chaudhuri B.D.S., M.D.S.
The author of this article is a Registered Dental Practitioner in India.
She is also associated with a Dental College in Gurgaon, India.
