It isn't just about moving some toothpaste around your mouth, though. You need to concentrate on the nooks and crannies to make sure you remove as much plaque and leftover bits of food as possible. Your dentist or hygienist will be able to show you how best to brush your teeth, but here are some tips:
- Put a pea-sized blob of fluoride toothpaste on your toothbrush
- Using small circular movements, brush your teeth, making sure you don't miss any
- Don't forget the hard-to-reach bits at the back of your mouth and behind the teeth
- Brush along the gum line as well as the teeth themselves