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Hold brush with a 45 degree angle toward teeth and gum. Gently press against gum so tips of bristles go in between gum and teeth. Then apply lateral vibration for few times and roll down brush to sweep plaque away from teeth and gum. Repeat this motion 6 to 10 times and move on to next area of 2 to 3 teeth. If your mouth is full of foam, spit out and continue brushing. Your brushing is completed when you have brushed all surfaces of your teeth and not when your mouth is full!
On chewing surfaces, short strokes will work best to get plaque out of grooves and pits. Also when brushing front teeth from inside, hold your brush vertically to be able to reach teeth better.
As far as frequency of brushing is concerned, ideally you want to brush your teeth after each meal. But if you can't, brush at least twice a day after breakfast and before going to bed.
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