{"id":7976,"date":"2019-09-21T09:17:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T07:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/?p=7976"},"modified":"2019-09-20T09:31:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T07:31:46","slug":"are-you-brushing-your-teeth-the-correct-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiosifymagazine.com\/en\/are-you-brushing-your-teeth-the-correct-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Brushing Your Teeth The Correct Way?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yes, as a matter of fact, there is a right and wrong way to brush your teeth<\/strong>. Beyond just avoiding cavities<\/strong> and decay<\/strong>, having proper toothbrushing technique<\/strong> helps to keep your heart healthy<\/strong> too. Seeing as we all have (hopefully) been brushing our teeth since before we could remember<\/strong>, you might think you are a PRO <\/strong>at this point. Nevertheless, you could be doing your twice daily routine improperly<\/strong>– putting your health at risk in the process. <\/strong>Fix it up with this simple correct guide!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Time Taken For Brushing Teeth Is Key<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s been drilled into our heads since childhood<\/strong> that brushing your teeth twice a day is the standard<\/strong>, once in the morning<\/a> and once at night. This routine<\/strong> is perfectly healthy<\/strong>, so long as you brush your teeth for the right amount of time. <\/strong>According to Popular Science<\/a>, the best teeth brushing <\/strong>is properly done with at least two minutes for each session.<\/strong> Realistically, this is probably longer than you are used to.<\/strong> In order to change this habit<\/strong> and ensure you are brushing for the right duration<\/strong>, you can bring a timer <\/strong>with you to the bathroom (on your phone works) and just brush away!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Harder The Scrub Does NOT Mean The Better The Clean<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brushing your teeth<\/strong> should be gentle to your mouth and gums,<\/strong> not a harsh scrub fest<\/strong>. You should be aiming to brush at a 45 degree angle<\/strong> to your gums and using soft bristled brushes.<\/strong> If you find your gums habitually hurt after brushing your teeth<\/strong>, chances are it’s due to wrong technique and brush, <\/strong>both of which are easy fixes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep It Interesting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the main reason you don’t brush your teeth properly<\/strong> is because it’s boring, try to find ways to keep it interesting.<\/strong> Play music <\/strong>while in the bathroom or put on a video<\/strong> to distract yourself. That way the time will fly <\/strong>and you’ll keep up your health. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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