At a very early age, most of us learn the basics of properly brushing and flossing our teeth, and doing it the right way takes less than two minutes.  Some people even spend more than two minutes, but many tend to spend less time, and most spend less than a minute, which is not nearly enough time to properly and completely clean you’re your teeth!

You should probably try using a stopwatch, in order to spend the correct amount of time in brushing your teeth.

You should always avoid using too much pressure when brushing, and instead use gentle, short strokes, while focusing on those places in your teeth that are the hardest to reach. You should also make certain that along with your lower and upper gums, you cover all your major eating surfaces and in between your teeth, as well.

You will most certainly get every necessary area in your mouth, if you will focus on all these areas we have just discussed, as you brush your teeth in a regular daily, oral health regimen.

The proper kind of toothpaste should be used as well as the right technique of brushing, and just as there are a variety of different oral conditions, there is also a variety of toothpastes one can use to treat them. 

You should always seek the advice of a trusted dental professional as far as the best type of toothpaste to use when it comes to preventing decay and protecting your teeth.

The very next order of business, when it comes to proper oral hygiene and protecting your pearly whites by brushing is the selection of a good toothbrush. This can prove a difficult choice to make, since there are so many different models available, but the first order of business is to choose a soft-bristled toothbrush. 

This type will be sufficiently effective in removing different types of food debris from between your teeth, and will also prove to be easy on your gums.  It is also preferred that your brush have a smaller head on it so that it can more easily get to your back teeth and other hard-to-reach places in your mouth.

One more important thing to keep in mind is to replace your toothbrush before it shows too much wear, or at least every few months before it becomes ineffective. Should you contract a sickness, such as a cold or virus of some kind, you should always replace your toothbrush so as to prevent becoming re-infected.

Gum sensitivity can eventually be the result of brush bristles that start to become worn and tear at your gums, and have a negative impact on them, so be sure to replace brushes that begin showing excessive wear.

Using some good old common sense, and always asking your dentist for his professional advice will help you to get the most out of brushing your teeth. You can certainly help to keep your teeth their healthiest, preventing the build-up of plaque and damaging tartar, by a regular oral hygiene regimen that includes thoroughly brushing your teeth.

However, you should also remember that regular dental checkup and cleaning appointments are vital, even though brushings are helpful to the lifetime vitality of your teeth. Following these steps will help keep your teeth free from decay, cavities and infections.