BASIC BRUSHING
A toothbrush is an important tool in the fight against
decay and disease. Encourage twice-daily brushing
with this simple step-by-step guide. Compact size
makes it perfect to send home as a "refresher course"
in hygiene.
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BASIC FLOSSING
Get patients to see flossing as an essential part of oral
care. Mini-brochure shows the steps with easy-to-
follow photos, while the text coaches patients to stick
with it until they get the hang of flossing. Mentions
helpful types of interdental cleaners, too.
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BRUSHING QUICK REFERENCE CARD
Show patients the #1 way to fight tooth decay and gum
disease with step-by-step photos. Reminds them that two
minutes, twice a day is optimal. Includes healthy smile tips
and blank lines for your message.
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FLOSSING QUICK REFERENCE CARD
If patients feel clumsy about flossing or just plain forget,
this handy card gives pointers and encouragement.
Close-up photos show each step of flossing. Great
to send home as a hygiene reminder! Add your own
message using the blank lines on the back.
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Floss your teeth once a day to help remove food
and plaque from between your teeth and under
the gumline. Be patient with yourself. It takes a
little while to get the hang of flossing.
Here are some tips for effective flossing:
1. Break off about 18 inches of floss
and wind most of it around one
of your index fingers. Wind the
remaining floss around a finger on
the opposite hand. This finger will
take up the used floss.
3. When the floss reaches the gumline,
curve it into a C shape against one
tooth. Gently slide it into the space
between the gum and the tooth.
5. Repeat this method on the rest
of your teeth. As you move from
tooth to tooth, unwind the clean
floss with one finger and take up
the used floss with the finger on
the opposite hand. Do not forget
to floss the back side
of the last tooth.
2. Hold the floss tightly between your
thumbs and forefingers. Guide the
floss between your teeth, using a
gentle back and forth motion. To
avoid injuring your gums, never
snap the floss into gum tissue.
4. Hold the floss tightly against the
tooth. Gently rub the side of the
tooth with an up and down motion
five times. Avoid using a sawing
motion once the floss is worked
into place.
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What's the best way to fight tooth decay and gum disease?
Pick up that toothbrush twice a day!
Most dental professionals recommend that you spend at
least 2 minutes brushing. The following is just one of several
effective ways to clean your teeth:
1. Place your toothbrush against
your gums at a 45-degree angle.
Move the brush back and forth
gently in short (tooth-wide)
strokes. Your dentist or hygienist
can show you how.
3. Brush the inner tooth surfaces.
5. Use the top part of the brush to
clean the inside surface of the
top and bottom front teeth. Use
a gentle up-and-down motion.
2. Brush the outer tooth surfaces.
4. Brush the chewing surfaces.
6. Brush your tongue to remove
bacteria and freshen your breath.
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