There are a number of creatures that live in our mouths. Although most of these are friendly bacteria, some which collect on our teeth can cause tooth decay and gum disease. We need to keep the numbers of these bacteria down to a minimum to prevent oral disease. Brushing cleans the cheek, lip and tongue sides of our teeth, and flossing cleanses the parts in between the teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach. Choose a small enough toothbrush to reach all parts of your teeth.
Large brushes tend to miss corners and are difficult to manoeuvre.
Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste on your toothbrush. Then move your toothbrush onto the next tooth, and repeat until all cheek sides and tongue sides of your teeth are cleaned. After this is complete, clean the biting surfaces of your teeth, and as there are no gums to damage around these teeth, a good scrubbing motion is quite sufficient. You may find this approach easier on some of your front teeth too. Having brushed your teeth, use your toothbrush to clean your tongue too.