Thousand Oaks Dentist Recommends:

How to brush

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How to Floss: Step 1   How to Floss: Step 2   How to Floss: Step 3
For thorough but gentle cleaning, use a soft-bristle toothbrush or a powered toothbrush.   Hold your brush at 45 degree angle. Begin by brushing the outsides of the front teeth. Use a gentle back-and-forth motion.   Next, bruch the outside of the back teeth, starting along the gumline.
 
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How to Floss: Step 4   How to Floss: Step 5   How to Floss: Step 6
For the insides of the back teeth, use short, angled brush strokes.   Brush the insides of the front teeth, tilting the brush vertically; use an up-and-down motion.   On the chewing surfaces, hold the brush flat and use a gentle scrubbing motion.
 
Remember to see
your detist regulary
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How to Floss: Step 7
Crest toothpaste   Remember to replace your toothbrush at least every 3 to 4 months.