Regular brushing (and daily flossing) is key to a healthy smile. But are you doing it right? Check out these tips for choosing, using and storing your toothbrush.
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<h2>BRUSH UP ON A FEW SKILLS</h2>
1. Brush twice a day for two minutes. This helps remove cavity-causing plaque. 
2. Brush the whole tooth, not just the top and front surfaces. 
3. Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle to the gums. This method (rather than angling your brush flat against the teeth) may help remove more plaque from the gumline. 
4. Use a soft-bristled brush. Hard bristles may harm the gums. 
5. Store your rinsed toothbrush upright. This helps keep it clean and dry.
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Sources
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 <li>American Dental Association. &ldquo;Toothbrushes.&rdquo; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/oral-health-topics/toothbrushes">https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/oral-health-topics/toothbrushes</a>. </li>
 <li>Journal of the American Dental Association. &ldquo;Keeping Your Smile Healthy.&rdquo; <a target="_blank" href="https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(21)00483-9/fulltext">https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(21)00483-9/fulltext</a>. </li>
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Brush up on your technique