How Do I Choose and Use a Toothbrush?

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How Do I Choose and Use a Toothbrush?	When to Change a Toothbrush
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Chapter: How to Brush Teeth

Place the toothbrush beside your teeth at a 45-degree angle and rub back-and-forth gently. Brush outside and behind the teeth, your tongue and especially on chewing surfaces and between teeth. Be sure to brush at least twice a day, especially after meals. You should brush your teeth at least two to three minutes twice a day. Brush your teeth for the length of a song on the radio, the right amount of time to get the best results from brushing. Unfortunately, most Americans only brush for 45 to 70 seconds twice a day.

Reviewed: January 2012

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