Dental Education

I. Brushing
Why must we brush our teeth? 1. Germs are on our teeth and hidden under our gums 2. Germs cause plaque to accumulate on our teeth and under our gums What is plaque? 1. Plaque is a combination of germs and food and saliva 2. Plaque can make our teeth decay and our gums swollen How do we get rid of plaque? 1. Its important to have good dental hygiene 2. Brush your teeth regularly with toothpaste, especially in the morning and before sleeping

II. Toothbrush
How to choose a toothbrush? 1. Soft 2. Small headed 3. Compact bristles

III. Toothpaste
How to choose a toothpaste? 1. Has Fluoride How much to use? 1. 1cm ball

IV. Diet
What to eat? 1. More vegetables and fruits 2. Less sweets and biscuits

STEPS OF TOOTH BRUSHING

Tilt the brush at a 45 angle against the gumline and sweep or roll the brush away from the gumline.

Gently brush the outside, inside and chewing surface of each tooth using short back-and-forth strokes.

Gently brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath.