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What is the most effective way to brush your teeth?
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See below: Use a soft toothbrush, divide your mouth into 4 quadrants and brush each quadrant for at least 30 seconds. Brush from the gum toward the biting surface of the tooth. Ultrasonic toothbrushes do a fantastic job of brushing teeth and automatically run for 2 minutes.
Answered 7/18/2012
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Circular: The bass method is best...Point bristles of brush toward the gumline and gently move brush in a circular motion toward gum then away. Use gently pressure and longer duration (1-2 minutes each for top and bottom). Don't forget to floss!
Answered 5/19/2015
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