Doctors told how to properly brush your teeth

British scientists have empirically established the most correct way of brushing. You do not need any difficult turns of the brush in a circle or up and down - just simple and soft horizontal movements.

How to brush your teeth

Experts from the University College London was subjected to harsh criticism disseminated in society recommendations for proper brushing teeth . Experts believe that people are misled by different councils on this subject, and many simply do not understand what rules to follow. More often, "experts" recommend making a circular motion with a brush - just difficult to perform and inefficient.

How to brush your teeth

In fact, brush your teeth   much easier than many think. It is enough to make a simple horizontal movement and not in a circle, and not up and down. Experts claim that these most basic movements "quite sufficient" to support the teeth gums healthy. Horizontal cleaning at an angle of 45 degrees is effective removing plaque.

"In order not to put pressure on teeth and gums too keep fingers brush like a pencil, not a pinch a fist - says Professor Aubrey Sheikh dentistry. - Greater attention on those areas where plaque accumulates most. This is the place contact the teeth and gums and chewing surface. Movements should be soft and gentle to the gums do not bleed and do not brush washing to tooth enamel. "

The most effective means of dentifrice many professional dentists, however, did not find a toothbrush, a gadget called the irrigator. It directs a stream of water in the area between the teeth and minute washes food remnants, which are not capable of removing no brush. (READ MORE)

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