It is necessary to take care of your teeth regularly and correctly, otherwise all efforts may turn out to be meaningless. To avoid this, you must consider the following recommendations for oral care.
10. Avoid sweet juices.
When sweet foods, drinks (including fruit juices) are consumed, acidity begins to change in the mouth, which leads to problems with gums and teeth. Especially dangerous in this regard are juices from oranges, grapefruits, apples and pineapples. Under the influence of such drinks, tooth enamel becomes less durable and more rough. On uneven surfaces, many small pieces of food remain. Bacteria on the teeth begin to multiply actively, and tooth decay quickly occurs. To avoid such a problem, it is necessary to rinse the mouth thoroughly after each use of sweet juice.
9. Try to brush your teeth more often.
Doctors advise brushing your teeth in the mornings and evenings. This is necessary in order to regularly remove food particles, due to which harmful bacteria can actively proliferate. Some experts recommend brushing your teeth every time after eating. However, this should not be done too often, otherwise it can provoke irritation of the mucous tissues, damage to the tooth enamel. After eating during the day, it will be sufficient to use dental floss or mouth rinse.
8. Stop smoking
When a person is sucked in with cigarette smoke, nicotine enters his mouth, as well as tarry substances and other harmful components. They disrupt blood circulation, which contributes to a significant deterioration in the state of the gums. Due to the high temperature in the oral cavity, there are fewer beneficial microorganisms, inflammation of the mucous tissues, damage to tooth enamel occur. Cigarette lovers may develop chronic periodontal disease. To avoid such problems, it is better to give up smoking forever. After this, the condition of the teeth will improve significantly: after a few months you will notice that the enamel has significantly brightened.
7. Clean your tongue
People brush their teeth every day, but few people devote enough time and attention to the language, and after all, a lot of bacteria accumulate on it. The tongue needs to be cleaned as often as tooth enamel, but for this it is better to use an electric brush with a special nozzle. At first, the sensations are not very pleasant, but you can quickly get used to such cleaning.
6. Floss
Dental floss allows you to fully clean the gaps between the teeth: this can not be achieved with a conventional brush. The cost of such devices is usually quite reasonable. They can be used in any conditions and places, and usually there are no difficulties with this. However, dental floss must be used with the utmost care, otherwise the gum may be damaged. It is not recommended to use such a device more than once a day, however, if necessary, you can do this more often.
5. Allow brushing for at least 5 minutes
There are different opinions on this issue. In Soviet times, for example, it was argued that there should be at least 150 movements with a toothbrush. Modern experts believe that a lot of time is not needed to brush your teeth: 10 movements on each side are enough. However, it all depends on the specific case: on the characteristics of the human teeth, on the type of brush, toothpaste and so on. In this case, in any case, it is recommended to give at least two minutes to clean.
4. Pay attention to the stiffness of the bristles
In order for the enamel to be cleaned as efficiently as possible, it is necessary to choose the most suitable brush in a particular case. If you want to make fewer movements, but still have good teeth brushing, it is better to opt for a device with medium-hard fibers that differ in length from each other. Such brushes are much easier to use, they well remove food particles stuck between the teeth (however, we are talking about rather large pieces, you still have to use dental floss to remove small ones). If the villi are too soft, cleaning will not be effective, too hard - gums will be damaged.
3. Store your dental care products properly
Some people are well aware of how to use toothbrushes correctly, but have no idea how to store them. However, this is very important. You need to store brushes in special glasses with several holes so that each member of the family has the opportunity to put their device separately from the others. After each brushing, rinse the brush thoroughly so that there is no paste on it.
2. Change brush in time
It is recommended to purchase a new toothbrush every 3 months, at least. This applies to devices for both adults and children. Nozzles on electric toothbrushes should be changed as often. If you do this less often, a lot of bacteria will accumulate on the device, which can cause the development of infection.
It should also be borne in mind that the bristles of a device that has been used for a long time gradually ceases to be elastic. As a result, various injuries occur on the gums. You will definitely need to purchase a new toothbrush after a cold illness.
1. Visit your dentist regularly
You should go to the dentist regularly even if you are not at all bothered by the condition of your teeth and gums. The specialist will be able to determine the presence of tartar, caries in the early stages. If you do not get rid of them, problems over time can become more serious and require immediate medical attention. This also applies to the condition of the gums. If nothing hurts you, this does not mean that there are no diseases.