All About:

Brushing Your Teeth

Why Do We Brush Our Teeth?
We brush to remove plaque:

● A sticky material full of germs that sticks to your teeth

● This can make holes in your teeth called cavities

How often do you need to brush your teeth to get rid of plaque?
Every Day!
● Brush for 2 minutes every morning and every night
How to Brush Your Teeth
● Put a pea-sized dot of toothpaste on your brush
● Open your mouth wide and brush teeth in the back of your mouth
● Brush by moving the toothbrush in small circles
● Brush the top, front, and back of each tooth - and don’t forget the gums!

Should you swallow the toothpaste left in your mouth?

No!
● Swallowing toothpaste makes your stomach upset
● Always spit toothpaste into the sink
What Comes Next?
● Flossing!
● Flossing should be done every night
● Hold the floss tight between your fingers and gently rub it between teeth
● Get your parent or other adult’s help!
What else helps to keep teeth clean?
● Eating healthy food!
● Fruits, raw vegetables, water, and milk
● Avoid too much sugar!