How to Brush Your Teeth- Step By Step Instructions
By Shawn Watson, About.com Guide
Updated July 29, 2009
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Brush the lingual (back) surface of the upper-front teeth by using the tip of the toothbrush head. Direct the bristles toward the gumline, and use a flicking motion down the surface of the tooth. Do this 2 to 3 times.
Prev
- Prepare Your Toothbrush
- Start in the Back
- Roll Away
- Work in a Clockwise Direction
- Brushing the Back Surface of the Upper Front Teeth
- Brushing the Back of the Lower Front Teeth
- Brush the Biting Surface
- Brush Your Tongue and the Inside of Your Cheeks
- Finish Up With a Rinse
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