The right way to brush your teeth! Dental myths with Dr Gill

Published: 01 January 1970
on channel: Dr James Gill
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How should you brush your teeth? Dental myths with Dr Gill

In this video we discussed with Dr Alison Mace about how to actually brush your teeth, whether or not that is where a manual toothbrush, the superior electric toothbrush or ancillary dental hygiene equipment such as interdental brushes and flossing/toothpicks

It's very important that we use the appropriate toothpaste to maximise our oral health, but this is only part of how to prevent cavities forming in your teeth.

It's very important that we physically remove the plaques which are associated with bacteria which damaged the enamel on our teeth and lead to dental caries.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Overview
01:25 - Electric vs. Regular Toothbrush
02:07 - Toothbrush Options for Babies
03:26 - Comparing Electric Toothbrush Prices
04:37 - Are More Expensive Toothpastes Better?
06:12 - Why Softer Toothbrushes Are Better
07:58 - Using Interdental Brushes
08:57 - Overview of Tooth Brushing Techniques
09:52 - Manual Tooth Brushing Technique
12:47 - Using an Electric Toothbrush Properly
15:33 - Common Areas for Caries
16:17 - Proper Use of Interdental Brushes
19:17 - Floss vs. Interdental Brushes
19:37 - Different Types of Floss
21:01 - Proper Flossing Technique
23:07 - Closing Remarks

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