Guapura 101: The Best Way To Brush Your Teeth

So, first a quick story.

I haven’t had dental insurance since 2009 after I was laid off, which meant that I was terrified I would need some dental care I couldn’t afford, so I took really good care of my teeth. Last year I wound up at the local school of dentistry for my cleaning and that’s where I met my awesome hygienist Jennifer, who told me about the 45 degree brushing method.

So this is how it breaks down:  when you brush your teeth, do so at a 45 degree angle along the outside certainly, and the inside if you can, of your teeth. What this does is allows the brush to get between your teeth in a way that flat brushing does not.  (Trust me, she kept coloring my teeth purple so I could see the difference!)

Also, since we’re on the subject of oral health, don’t forget to always floss and brush, since bad oral hygiene could actually lead to death, in case you didn’t know!