On average, the human mouth contains more than 300 different types of germs and bacteria which, if ignored, might lead to bad breath, toothaches and other serious gum diseases. To reduce the chances of encountering these problems, it is important to learn to brush your teeth properly. Typically, this should take up around two minutes of a person’s daily routine.

To begin with, you should brush the tops of your teeth to loosen any scraps of food within the gaps. This makes it easier for you to floss after you’ve finished brushing.

Secondly, rotate the toothbrush into a horizontal position and brush both the back and the front sides of the molar nearest to the back of your mouth. Do this in a circular fashion to get rid of leftover plague on the side of your tooth. Brush all the way around towards the ends of your mouth using this technique.

Turn the toothbrush back upright and scrub the front and the insides of your lower and upper front teeth. Do this very carefully because these are the regions where plaque is most likely to develop.

Not many people know this but having a tongue that is dirty is the foremost cause of bad breath. Hence you should brush your tongue next, followed by your inner cheek areas and the top of your mouth to eliminate the leftover bacteria that has accumulated.

Lastly, rinse your mouth and wash the toothbrush cleanly before letting it soak in a glass containing hot water for a few minutes. This additional measure will prevent excess bacteria from forming on your toothbrush and causing your mouth to be contaminated during your next brushing session.

Generally speaking, most visits to the dentist are unnecessary and can be avoided by practicing good oral hygiene everyday. Regardless of your age, it is essential for you to learn to brush your teeth properly and stay healthy.