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Proper Brushing

Proper brushing technique is always done with a soft bristle toothbrush. Position the bristles at a 45 degree angle toward the junction of the tooth and gums. Gently, using a circular motion massage this area. Focus one tooth at a time. Brushing both cheek and tongue surfaces, followed by the chewing surfaces. At least twice daily brushing should take 2 minutes to properly disrupt bacteria, food, and toxins.

Flossing Technique

Hold a 16-18 inch length of floss with a thumb and index finger of each hand. Grasp firmly with only a half inch of floss with floss between the finger tips. Push floss between tight contact area of teeh, wrap the floss against one side of tooth, and let the tooth guide the floss under the gumline. Repeat on the other side of the tissue.

D-Plak-R

Insert toothpick in slot marked INSERT PICK THIS SIDE. Slide toothpick up until it "clicks" into hole. Slide white ring up to lock toothpick and break off excess toothpick. Use a pencil grip and steady your hand on chin, teeth, or gums. Letting tooth guide toothpick under gumline, clean around and in between each tooth. Use the end marked TONGUE for the inside (tongue) of teeth. Use the end marked CHEEK for the outside (cheek) of teeth. After use, or if toothpicks breaks, slide ring down and remove toothpick.