Brushing and Flossing


Brushing Your Teeth

It's very important to brush and floss after every meal in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you need help choosing the right toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss, please ask us and we can help you choose the right products for your teeth.


Open mouth with tooth brush

Brushing: Step 1

Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gum.

Open mouth with tooth brush on front teeth

Brushing: Step 2

Brush gently in a circular motion.

Open mouth with tooth brush on back molars

Brushing: Step 3

Brush the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces of each tooth.



Open mouth with tooth brush on backside of teeth

Brushing: Step 4

Use the tip of your brush for the inner surface of your front teeth.


Flossing Your Teeth


Two hands holding string of floss

Flossing: Step 1

Wind about 18 inches of floss around your fingers as shown. Most of it should be wrapped around one finger, and the other finger takes it up as the floss is used.

Two hands holding string of floss with tighter grip

Flossing: Step 2

Use your thumbs and forefingers to guide about one inch of floss between your teeth.

Open mouth with string of floss applied to front teeth

Flossing: Step 3

Holding the floss tightly, gently saw the floss between your teeth. Then curve the floss into a C-shape against one tooth and gently slide it beneath your gums.

Open mouth with string of floss applied to front teeth in between teeth

Flossing: Step 4

Slide the floss up and down, repeating for each tooth.

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As one of the legacy dental practices in Kent, WA, with over 30 years of experience, Meridian Dental Clinic provides 5-star-rated dental care to patients in Renton, Tukwila, SeaTac, Cascade-Fairwood, East Hill-Meridian, Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Shadow Lake, Covington, Lakeland North, & Auburn.

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