What is the correct brushing method for Babbitt brushing

The Babbitt brushing method, also known as gingival crevicular cleaning or horizontal tremor method, is a widely recognized and effective brushing method. The correct brushing method mainly includes the following steps:

1、 Preparation stage

Choose a toothbrush: Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles, small brush heads, and moderate arrangement of bristles to ensure thorough cleaning between teeth and gum edges.

Squeeze toothpaste: Squeeze an appropriate amount of toothpaste on the toothbrush, usually the size of a soybean grain.

2、 Brushing teeth steps

Handheld toothbrush: Place the toothbrush head on the neck of the tooth, with the bristles at a 45 degree angle to the long axis of the tooth, pointing towards the root of the tooth (with the upper teeth facing upwards and the lower teeth facing downwards). Apply slight pressure to partially insert the bristles into the gingival sulcus and partially onto the gingival margin.

Horizontal vibration: Set 2-3 teeth as a group and vibrate the toothbrush horizontally in a short distance in the front to back direction about 10 times in situ. During vibration, the toothbrush moves only about 1mm. Be careful not to let the hair end leave the gingival sulcus to ensure thorough removal of plaque and food residue inside the gingival sulcus.

Rotate the toothbrush: Rotate the toothbrush towards the dental crown and brush the lips, tongue (palate) surface. Be gentle in your movements to avoid damaging your teeth and gums.

Mobile toothbrush: Move the toothbrush to the position of the next group of 2-3 teeth and reposition it, paying attention to the overlap of 1-2 teeth to ensure that each tooth is thoroughly cleaned.

Brushing the tongue surface of the front teeth: When brushing the tongue surface of the front teeth, place the brush head vertically on the tooth surface, pull it up and down, and shake it. Pay attention to moderate force to avoid damaging the gums.

Brushing the cheek, tongue (palate) surface: Use a brushing method to consistently brush every part of the upper and lower jaw dental arches, lips, tongue (palate) surface without any omissions.

Brushing the occlusal surface: When brushing the occlusal surface, point the bristles towards the occlusal surface and apply slight force to brush back and forth. Note that the upper, lower, left, and right sections must be brushed to ensure the cleanliness of the occlusal surface.

3、 Precautions

Brushing time: Each brushing time should be no less than 3 minutes to ensure that each tooth and tooth surface are thoroughly cleaned.

Brushing sequence: You can brush your teeth according to your personal habits, but it is recommended to start brushing from the back molars and gradually brush forward to the front teeth and occlusal surface.

Brushing tongue coating: After brushing teeth, you can also use a tongue brush or toothbrush to clean the tongue coating to reduce bad breath odor.

Regular replacement of toothbrush: It is generally recommended to replace the toothbrush every 3-4 months to maintain its cleanliness and effectiveness.

4、 Other suggestions

Regular oral examination: In addition to daily brushing, it is also necessary to regularly visit hospitals or professional dental clinics for oral examinations in order to detect and address oral problems in a timely manner.

Dietary regulation: Pay attention to reducing the intake of sweets and beverages, eating more vegetables, fruits, and calcium rich foods to enhance the firmness of teeth and overall oral health.

In summary, the Babbitt brushing method is a scientific and effective way of brushing teeth, which can maintain oral hygiene and health through proper brushing techniques and precautions.