This may seem a li'l silly but whats the PERFECT procedure to brush your teeth?!

This may seem a li'l silly but whats the PERFECT procedure to brush your teeth?

And how many times should you do it in a day?
I thought I was a good oral hygenist, until my dentist recently discovered I need filling, And I don't want to encourage any more visits to the dentist than I already need - so whats the PERFECT way to brush your teeth... so that the brush reaches every nook and corner.

Hi there...the recommended brushing technique is called the bass technique. This is when the toothbrush is angulated towards the gumline. A tiny space exists between the tooth n the gums which attracts a lot of bacteria. This area is often neglected during brushing as we r often focusing more on the teeth itself than gums. Therfore, tilt the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle towards ur gumline when brushing. Focus on two or three teeth only at any one time and spend abt 10secs brushing each section. Toothbrushing should last between 3 to 5 mins. Use a soft toothbrush as its gentle on the gums yet is effective in removing dental plaque, the main culprit of tooth decay n gingivitis. To reach ur back teeth more effectively, close ur mouth a little as this relaxes ur jaw muscles thereby making it easier for ur toothbrush to push its way in and reach the last tooth. Change ur brush once every 3 months or when the bristles are splayed, depending on which comes along first.
In addition to brushing, flossing once a day, before bed is important as well. This would remove bacteria between ur teeth and below the gumline. Lastly, do make it a point to visit ur dentist or hygienist at least once a year to detect any signs of disease in ur mouth. Hope these tips help!