Are Bass Brushing and Modified Brushing Techniques Different?

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Are Bass Brushing and Modified Brushing Techniques Different? Brushing teeth is an important part of our dental care routine. If you are not brushing or flossing properly regularly this may create plaque. If the plaque isn’t removed, it builds up and can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental health issues. You may suffer from edematous gingiva, inflamed, loss of gingival contour, and recession. In this situation what techniques can you consider to prevent such problems? Your dentist may suggest various brushing techniques, the most common are bass brushing, and modified bass brushing. The bass method or modified bass methods are two different terms. Let's discuss here both:

Bass Brushing Bass brushing is the most used and effective method for the removal of dental plaque that exists next to and below the gingival margin. When you need bass brushing? As Bass Technique Brushing is highly recommended and used by people. When you face the interproximal area or exposed root surfaces, bass brushing is a technique you can use easily. The rotate area under the height of the shape of enamel is also the situation you can use bass brushing. This technique is for everyone from kids to adults. Bass Brushing Technique - Place your brush at a 45° to the gingiva and circulate in little motion. - Make a set of 3 teeth and in a single time, repeat the circular motion 20 times - After this, your brush is inserted vertically, as the lingual aspect the bottom point of the brush is pressed into the gingival and proximal surfaces at a 45-degree angle. - The brush is then as in the active situation


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