When we were children before, it was the time when we have learned how to brush our teeth and have kept practicing the same techniques all throughout our lives. Regrettably, many of us have come to learn the wrong way which is the main reason why many of us have been experiencing bleeding and swollen gums. Brushing properly is not self-generated. Somehow, even if we have learned the correct method of brushing, it is easy to become untidy over the years. It is a little trickier than you might think to get bristles to get rid of plaque without causing damage to your gums. Ask your dentist to show you the proper method or best way to brush teeth.