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How to brush your teeth to stop tooth decay

 

A common question we get after someone learns about how to brush your teeth to reduce gum disease with the Bass brushing technique goes like this…

“My gum line feels great!  But don’t I need to brush the rest of my teeth too?”

Other versions of this FAQ are:

“How do I brush my teeth to stop cavities?”

“Is there a ‘right’ way to brush my teeth?”

So, in this video, we share a brushing technique how you can get your teeth really clean and reduce your risk of tooth decay.

Video tutorial highlights:

0:35  The brushing mistake most people make everyday
1:20  One of the most important jobs why we brush our teeth
2:00  How to encourage healthy microbes in our mouths to flourish
2:45  What is the ‘right’ way to brush our teeth?
3:45  The 3 aspects to the ‘Shoeshine brushing technique’
5:40  How to know when your teeth are ‘clean enough’?
7:30  One reason why our HealThy Mouth Blend helps reduce risk of tooth decay

 

 

How do you make sure your teeth are clean and able to resist cavities?

Do you find the principles of our ‘Shoeshine brushing technique’ helpful?

We love to hear from you.  So, if you have anything to add to the discussion, please share in the comments below!

 

Helpful, Related Resources:

How to stop tooth decay and remineralize your teeth [FREE eBook download]
How to brush your teeth to reduce gum disease (Bass brushing 2.0) [video tutorial]
Bass brushing introduction [video tutorial]
OraWellness Dr Bass toothbrushes [[product solution]]

 

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Brushing, Oral Hygiene, Tooth Decay

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brushing technique, cavities, mindful brushing, Stop Tooth Decay

Will And Susan

Will and Susan are the founders of OraWellness and are passionate about health, wellness and positive living.

"We are experienced dental health crusaders and holistic oral health product innovators who know first hand the power of nature to heal in miraculous ways."

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  1. Helen says

    March 14, 2021

    Thanks Orawellness 💙for all the free information you have given. I feel your sincerity & efforts to be so helpful. Truly appreciate you guys for all the customer service & prompt help. For educating people like me & for being so real!

    Reply
    • Chad at OraWellnesss says

      March 15, 2021

      Aloha Helen,

      You’re very welcome! 🙂

      We’re honored to be able to support you on your journey to optimal oral health!

      Please feel free to reach out anytime; we’re here to help. Aloha!

      Reply
  2. Best Orthodontist in Colorado Springs says

    March 7, 2018

    Will And Susan says Love your video its very helpful for me thanks for sharing a great info please keep sharing.

    Thank you

    Reply
  3. Kristina E Tyler says

    February 22, 2018

    Loved this video, it was very helpful. Thanks for the great info!

    Reply
  4. Mimo says

    February 19, 2018

    Thank you very much for this info! I’ve been brushing and flossing consciously for almost one month, and finally I’m starting to feel my teeth stronger!

    Thank you, very much!

    Reply
    • Will And Susan says

      February 20, 2018

      Awesome Mimo!

      Thanks for letting us know that our work helps you!

      Truly, we do it for you!

      Aloha!

      Reply
  5. Patricia says

    February 18, 2018

    I loved this video and the reference to the symphony in your mouth and shoe shine ideas. This is a great idea to think of a symphony as it consciously allows you to brush with a rhythm and keep mindful of your actions. I also like using my toothbrushing time to strengthen my knees. I feel so tall on tip toes brushing away. What great information you always provide to keep our oral micro biome healthy! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Will And Susan says

      February 20, 2018

      Ah thanks Patricia!

      We are so honored that you have found our work helpful to you for so many years now.

      I’ll let you in on a little secret. When we were really ramping up our article writing, I ‘found my writing voice’ by writing to real people. In other words, rather than sit down at my computer and writing to whoever, I would write the article to a real person. There were three real people whose names I would put at the top of my drafts, yours was one of them. 🙂

      Thanks for finding our work helpful and being so supportive through the years. It’s truly an honor to support our community along this path to a healthy mouth.

      Love and Aloha!

      Reply
  6. MaryS says

    February 18, 2018

    Love your products and what you are doing! I have a hard time getting my front lower teeth clean from behind. They curve backward a bit. Your shine product does help. I still have trouble with technique and the right brush, but I’m trying! How long after red wine and how do you recommend brushing? 🙂

    Reply
  7. Sharon says

    February 18, 2018

    Thank you! This video answered a question I long had about what to do with the rest of my teeth besides just the gumline area (covered by the Bass techniqe). I LOVE your phrase “being a good conductor of the symphony of microbes in our mouths.” You’re absolutely right! It’s not about killing any one type of bacteria off 100%. It’s about balance! It’s an ecosystem just like a forest. Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Alida says

    February 18, 2018

    Love your toothbrushes & am following your brushing recommendations. Do you recommend waiting 20-30 minutes after eating to brush your teeth? I’ve read if you eat or drink something acidic & then immediately brush your teeth, it’s not good for your enamel. For most of my life, I used to brush immediately after eating. When I heard this I started rinsing with water & then waiting about 30 minutes before brushing. I’m currently using Invisalign aligners & have to wear them 22 hours a day, so I’m back to rinsing & brushing quickly after eating.

    Reply
    • Will And Susan says

      February 18, 2018

      Aloha Alida (that sounds pretty together :),

      Thanks for stopping by to add your thoughts to this conversation.

      Yes, we recommend waiting 20-30 minutes to brush after a meal. Swishing with room temp. water is also helpful to assist in what is called ‘oral clearance’, removing everything from the mouth after a meal and restoring a normal oral pH.

      Here’s an article on this subject, ‘Can brushing after a meal damage my teeth?’

      Sounds like you are heading in the right direction!

      Reply
  9. Julia says

    February 18, 2018

    Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
    Only negative … the piano music was too loud and distracting.

    Reply
    • Will And Susan says

      February 18, 2018

      Thanks for the feedback Julia!

      We will turn down the music next time!! 🙂

      Reply

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