in this video we'll show you the best way not only to brush your own teeth but also how to easily brush the teeth of others tooth brushing should be carried out twice a day in the morning and last thing at night we must remember that not everyone can brush their own teeth but when brushing other people's teeth the principles are the same please remember that tooth brushing takes a full two minutes yes two minutes use a small headed medium texture bristles toothbrush with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste start by tilting the toothbrush against your teeth so the bristles are at a 45 degree angle to the gum line move the brush in small circular movements a few times on each tooth next brush the outer surfaces of each tooth keeping the bristles angled against the gum line do the same thing for the inside surfaces of all the teeth now brush the biting surfaces of the teeth on the top and the bottom to clean the inside surface of the front teeth tilt the brush vertically for the upper teeth gently move the brush long ways down the tooth from the gum for a few seconds for the lower teeth tilt the brush vertically and pull the toothbrush gently upwards from the gum for a few seconds if plaque is not removed from the teeth it leads to bleeding gums and tooth loss if you eat or drink sweet things plaque mixes with the sugar and causes tooth decay finally spit out any remaining toothpaste do not rinse the mouth with water or any kind of mouthwash in this way the fluoride in the toothpaste will help protect the teeth you