A Canadian dentist has explained exactly how we should be brushing our teeth, and there are a few common misconceptions ...

Dentist Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh shares five common mistakes people make while brushing their teeth — they lead to weakened enamel, gum damage, and bad breath.

If you can't brush, rinse your mouth thoroughly with fresh water. Clean between ... When you clean the back of your front teeth, move the brush up and down while holding it vertically.

Hold the brush head close to your teeth and gums, allowing the water and liquid toothpaste to clean thoroughly. Move the brush head slowly along your gum line and between your teeth for the best ...

Benefits of Brushing ... the teeth. However, research on how well plain baking soda works for whitening teeth is limited. One study found that using a homemade paste of baking soda and water ...

This also helps clean sensitive periodontal pockets to target plaque left after brushing ... holding the flosser at an angle to where your teeth and gums meet, begin by testing if the water ...

In between hygienist appointments, get a dentist-like clean with the best water flossers from Philips, Waterpik and more in ...