Some Advice On Protecting Teeth

The right way to brush your teeth

The correct method of brushing can effectively remove plaque and soft scale on teeth and periodontal tissues, and can play a role in preventing dental caries and periodontal disease. Therefore, the vertical brush method that does not damage the teeth and periodontal tissue is advocated. When brushing the posterior teeth of the upper jaw, place the toothbrush on the posterior teeth of the upper jaw so that the bristles are at 45 degrees to the teeth, and then rotate the brush head to brush from top to bottom. Repeat about 10 times for each part, the inside and outside brushing methods are the same. When brushing the posterior teeth of the lower jaw, place the toothbrush on the posterior teeth of the lower jaw, with the bristles still at a 45-degree angle to the teeth, rotate the brush head, and brush from bottom to top. Repeat about 10 times for each part, the inside and outside brushing methods are the same. The lip-face brushing method of the front teeth of the upper and lower jaw is the same as that of the posterior teeth. When brushing the palatal surface of the upper anterior teeth and the lingual surface of the lower anterior teeth, the brush head can be erected, the upper teeth are brushed from top to bottom, and the lower teeth are brushed from bottom to top. When brushing the occlusal surfaces of the upper and lower teeth, place the toothbrush on the occlusal surfaces of the teeth and brush back and forth in a horizontal direction with a little force.

Use a good toothbrush

Toothbrush identification method is: good surface finish, preferably high-quality nylon wire; moderate thickness, the top of the bristles is round, after rounding treatment, so as not to hurt the gums; the brush head should be short and narrow, which is convenient for flexible change of direction.

Change toothpaste regularly

When the flora in the oral cavity is in a balanced state, it will be fine with you. Once the flora is out of balance, the biggest frequent visitor is oral ulcers. Each toothpaste will kill some harmful bacteria in a targeted manner. At the same time, some of the original oral beneficial bacteria will suffer innocently. After long-term use, the original one or two bacteria in the oral cavity will be greatly reduced, the coordination effect of the flora will be out of balance, and some oral diseases It will happen unexpectedly.