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Brushing
Designed and created by Dr. Guy G. Giacopuzzi, DDS,
Fancy Floss has 2 patents on its unique design.
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Fancy Floss' patented
design makes a "C" shape around each tooth - essential for correct flossing!
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Brushing should be performed with a toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste at
least twice a day and preferably after every meal and snack. Effective brushing
must clean each outer tooth surface, inner tooth surface, and the flat chewing
surfaces of the back teeth. To clean the outer and inner surfaces, the toothbrush
should be held at a 45-degree angle against the gums and moved back and forth
in short strokes (no more than one toothwidth distance).
To clean the inside surfaces
of the front teeth, the toothbrush should be held vertically and the bristles
at the tip (called the toe of the brush) moved gently up and down against each
tooth. To clean the chewing surfaces of the large back teeth, the brush should
be held flat and moved back and forth. Finally, the tongue should also be brushed
using a back-to-front sweeping motion to remove food particles and bacteria that
may sour the breath.
Toothbrushes wear out and should be replaced every three months. Consumers
should look for toothbrushes with soft, nylon, rounded bristles in a size and
shape that allows them to reach all tooth surfaces easily. Holding a toothbrush
may be difficult for people with limited use of their hands. The toothbrush handle
may be modified by inserting it into a rubber ball for easier gripping.
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