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HOW TO USE AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

  • Place toothpaste on the brush head 
  • Hold the brush at a 45° angle
  • Turn on the electric brush and move it from tooth-to-tooth
  • Guide the brush along the front, back and chewing surfaces of each tooth
  • Hold the brush over each surface of every tooth for several seconds 
  • Do not apply too much pressure or scrub. Just guide the brush over each tooth 
  • Continue for around two minutes to ensure each tooth is clean 
  • When finished, rinse the brush head with water and allow it to dry

Source: Oral-B 

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