You’ve been brushing your teeth since you were a kid, but how do you know if you’ve been doing it right? Here are three things you’ll need to brush your teeth the correct way.

Two-Minutes, Two Times a Day

Brushing your teeth is one of the best daily four-minute habits you can make. Set a timer and get to it. There are even apps with music made just for helping kids (and adults) know when they’re done.

Choose the Right Brush

Use a soft brush that allows you to reach all the areas in your mouth. Is your toothbrush over three months old? Have you been sick recently? These are two tell-tale reasons to toss your toothbrush and get a new one.

All Hail Fluoride Toothpaste

You don’t need the most expensive or fanciest toothpaste on the market. Any toothpaste with fluoride will do the job. Gently brush your teeth on all sides with a soft-bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste.

Here are some bonus brushing tips:

• Tilt the brush vertically and make up-and-down strokes to clean the inside surface of the front teeth
• Pay extra attention to hard-to-reach teeth, fillings, crowns or other areas that are good hiding places for debris
• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and keep your breath fresh
• Use small circular motions and short back-and-forth strokes
• Floss! This removes plaque and leftover food that a toothbrush can't reach. Rinse after you floss

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