Brushing your teeth is crucial to maintain good dental health. Brushing removes the bacteria that promote tooth decay and some plaque that can cause gum disease. You brush your teeth on a daily basis. But do you think you know the proper technique to do it? Here’s a simple brushing technique to keep your pearly whites healthy:
Modified Bass Brushing Technique
The Modified Bass Brushing Technique is the most widely accepted and most effective method of brushing for adults. Following steps will help you practice the modified bass technique with much ease:
1. Place the brush at 45° angle to the front tooth surface. Bristles must contact both lines of tooth and gum. |  |
2. Move the brush in a small jiggling, circular motion. |  |
3. Clean the inside surface of the back teeth by moving the brush in a small back and forth motion. |  |
4. Clean the inside surface of the front upper teeth by tilting the brush vertically using small up and down strokes. |  |
5. Clean the inside surface of the front lower teeth by tilting the brush vertically using small up and down strokes. |  |
6. Move the brush in a back
and forth motion to
clean the biting
surfaces.
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