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First thing to consider when cleaning your teeth is that there are three surfaces of each tooth that need to be brushed. These surfaces are: The Outside, The Inside, and The Chewing Surface

The Outside

When brushing the outside of your teeth, you should try to make a forty-five degree angle toward the gum line between the head of your toothbrush and the tooth itself.

It is especially important to make sure the area between the brace and the gum line stays clean.

Try to focus on a few teeth at a time. Make sure these teeth are completely free of food and plaque before moving to the next teeth.

The Inside

When brushing the inside surfaces of your teeth, try to maintain the forty-five degree angle towards the gum line as you did with the outside surfaces. Again, focus on just a few teeth at a time and make sure that they are clean before moving on.

The Chewing Surface

The chewing surfaces of the teeth are the easiest areas to brush. Remember to focus on a few teeth at a time before moving to the next teeth.