There are a number of effective brushing techniques. One effective, easy-to-remember technique involves using a circular or elliptical motion to brush a couple of teeth at a time, gradually covering the entire mouth.

1.Use a soft bristled brush. Be sure it is the right size (generally smaller is better than larger i.e 1" by 1/2"). It should have a long, wide handle for a firm grasp. It should have soft, nylon bristles with round ends. Place the bristles at a 45 degree angle to the teeth. Slide the tips of the brush under the gums. Jiggle the bristles very gently so that any plaque growing under the gum will be removed.

                                      

2.Gently brush the outer tooth surfaces of 2-3 teeth using a vibrating back & forth rolling motion. Move brush to the next group of 2-3 teeth and repeat. Maintain a 45-degree angle with bristles contacting the tooth surface and gum line. Gently brush using back, forth, and rolling motion along all of the inner tooth surfaces.
                                       
                                        

3.Be sure to brush the inner surface of teeth touching the tongue.
 
                                        

4.For the front teeth, brush the inside surfaces of the upper and lower jaws by tilting the brush vertically and making several up and down strokes with the front part of the brush over the teeth and gum tissues.

                                         

5.Place the brush against the biting surface of the teeth & use a gentle back & forth scrubbing motion. Brush the tongue from back to front to remove odor-producing bacteria.

                                          
 

• To prevent plaque damage, be sure to brush at least twice a day, preferably at bedtime and after breakfast.
  
  Use a brush with synthetic bristles preferably because natural bristles tend to harbor the oral bacteria as the bristles are more porous.
  
  Your toothbrush will only clean one or two teeth at a time. Change its position to properly clean each tooth.
  
  A thorough brushing should take at least 3 minutes. Don’t rush your brush.
  
  Brushing the teeth too vigorously or using a hard bristled toothbrush or using a wrong technique causes the gums to recede and exposes root surfaces. It also wears down the tooth structure. Both of these conditions this can lead to tooth sensitivity.
  
  Replace your brush when the bristles begin to spread. A worn out toothbrush will not properly clean your teeth