Meditative Tooth Brushing (MTB) Program

Meditative Tooth Brushing (MTB) Program is designed to make daily oral care logical, simple, and effective by combining scientific brushing technique with awareness and mindfulness. It helps children, parents, and teachers understand not only how to brush, but also why proper oral care is essential for long term oral and overall health. The term “meditative” refers to a calm, focused and aware state of practice where brushing is done with attention to each movement, surface and sensation rather than as a rushed or automatic habit. This mindful approach improves both the quality and consistency of oral hygiene.

MTB is built on three core principles: Awareness which develops understanding of the link between oral health and overall well-being; Self Care which encourages daily responsibility and habit formation for maintaining oral hygiene; and Mindful Practice which promotes a focused step by step brushing approach that improves effectiveness and reduces missed areas. Together, these principles transform tooth brushing from a mechanical routine into a conscious health practice.

Protocol

Based on core principles of awareness, self-care and mindful practice, the MTB protocol follows a simple Clean, Rinse, Massage (CRM) approach, designed to translate awareness and mindfulness into a practical daily routine. Each step is structured to ensure complete oral coverage while keeping the process simple, logical, and easy to follow for children and guided by parents or teachers.

Clean

The first step focuses on the mechanical removal of dental plaque and food debris from all tooth surfaces, gums, tongue, and other oral areas. This is a technique driven process that requires a proper toothbrush and correct brushing method to effectively disrupt plaque biofilm. Cleaning is performed without toothpaste for about 1 minute, allowing focused attention on thorough plaque removal and coverage of all surfaces.

Rinse

The first step focuses on the mechanical removal of dental plaque and food debris from all tooth surfaces, gums, tongue, and other oral areas. This is a technique driven process that requires a proper toothbrush and correct brushing method to effectively disrupt plaque biofilm. Cleaning is performed without toothpaste for about 1 minute, allowing focused attention on thorough plaque removal and coverage of all surfaces.

Massage

The final step uses a small amount of fluoridated toothpaste on the toothbrush. All tooth surfaces and the gum line are gently massaged for at least 1 minute using circular and directionally guided brushing movements. This allows fluoride to interact with enamel, supporting remineralization, strengthening tooth structure, and maintaining healthy gingival tissues.

CLEAN [सफा गर्ने]

मञ्जन नहाली १ मिनेट ब्रश गर्ने

RINSE [कुल्ला गर्ने]

पानीले राम्ररी कुल्ला गर्ने

MASSAGE [मालिस गर्ने]

थोरै फ्लोराइडयुक्त मञ्जन हाली ब्रशले १ मिनेट मालिस गर्ने

ब्रश चलाउने तरिका

• प्रत्येक दाँतको भित्री र बाहिरी सतहहरूमा गिजाबाट दाँततर्फ बिस्तारै ब्रश गर्नेे र दाँतका चपाउने सतहहरू र जिब्रो सफा गर्दा भने ब्रश भित्र बाहिर गरी चलाउने ।
• सफा पानीले राम्ररी कुल्ला गर्ने
• ब्रशमा सानाे केराउको गेडा जति फ्लोराइडयुक्त मञ्जन हाली, मञ्जन बिना सफा गरिएको दाँत, गिजा र जिब्रोका सतहहरुमा ब्रशलाई बिस्तारै घुमाउँदै मालिस गर्दै पुनः सफा गर्ने ।