Place the toothbrush at a forty-five degree angle against your gums.
Rotate the brush gently in small, circular motions (not side to side).
Brush the outer surfaces of each tooth on both the upper and lower arches.
Repeat on the inside surfaces and the chewing surfaces of all teeth.
Scrape the tongue with a tongue scraper to remove bad-breath causing bacteria. Move it from the back of the tongue toward the front, sweeping the bacteria out of the mouth.
Rinse with water or alcohol-free mouthwash.