Brushing technique: Bass and Modified Bass Methods

Brushing technique: Bass and Modified Bass Methods

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There are 5 commonly used brushing techniques: Bass or modified bass, Charters, Modified Stillman, Rolling stroke and Modified stroke. While the rolling technique is commonly used by the children, Bass or modified bass is the commonest technique for the adults. 

Bass: 
  1. Hold the toothbrush sideways against your teeth with some of the bristles touching your gums.
  2. Tilt the brush so the bristles are at 45 degree angle and pointing at your gum line.
  3. Move the brush back and forth, using short strokes. The tips of the bristles should stay in one place, but the head of the brush should wiggle back and forth. You also can make tiny circles with the brush. This allows the bristles to slide gently under the gum. Do this for about 20 strokes or 20 circles. 
  4. Repeat for every tooth, on the insides and outsides.
  5. The toe bristles of the brush can be used to clean the lingual (tongue) surface of the anterior teeth.


Modified Bass:
  1. Follow all the steps of the Bass technique.
  2. After the vibratory motion has been completed in each area, sweep the bristles over the crown of the tooth, toward biting surface of the tooth.
Importance of these methods:
  1. Most effective in cleaning cervical 1/3 & beneath gingival margins
  2. Suitable for everyone – Periodontally healthy & periodontally disease
  3. Periodontal maintenance
  4. Cleanses sulcus (space between tooth and gums)
Importance Of Dental Visits

You have learned the importance of the different brushing techniques. Now, it is time to know when needed to see your dentist and the importance of regular dental visits. It is imperative to see your doctor if you have a dental emergency.

 For instance, you have a knocked-out tooth because of contact sports or a trip or slip accident. Another dental emergency cause is an excruciating tooth or gum pain. Swollen gums and any signs of infection also warrant professional dental consultation.


In general, you should see your dentist every six months or at least twice a year. Your dentist will evaluate your dental health by performing diagnostic procedures, such as dental x-ray. Dentists perform different treatments such as oral cleaning, tooth extraction, root canal treatment, dental crown installation, and many more.

Your dentist can also provide expert advice on the recommended brushing technique and other oral hygiene practices. So, don’t hesitate to ask your dentist any questions to shed light to common myths and correct poor dental practices.

Conclusion

Protect your teeth and gums with the brushing techniques discussed above. These techniques will remove stubborn food debris and tartar in the gum line that causes dental plaque. Thoroughly brushing your teeth can help prevent oral health issues like gum disease and enamel damage.


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