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Toothbrushing in the morning – When?

December 18, 2009 By Dr. Chetan 2 Comments

This is one of the basic and most controversial topic among people, among dentists and among those who study dentistry. When do people brush their teeth in the morning? Before or after breakfast? My take on this – I always suggest to brush your teeth as soon as you wake up, before breakfast. Its of […]

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Bass technique of toothbrushing: Cleaning along the gumline

July 28, 2009 By Dr. Chetan 4 Comments

Illustrated guide to gentle gumline brushing with a soft manual toothbrush.

Brushing twice a day is a good habit. But if the bristles miss the edge where your teeth meet your gums, plaque can remain there even when the rest of your teeth feel clean. The Bass brushing technique is one way to focus a manual toothbrush on this area. It uses an angled brush and […]

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