"Teeth only, not much!"
I'm afraid it's what most people really think
Until the teeth are broken, they will cry and wipe their tears
Friends, love is in the twilight!
Not just for the people you love
This is especially true for your own body!
Questions about daily dental care
Brother Dian compiled a list
May you do it every day!
01. Get up in the morning, brush your teeth before meals or brush your teeth after meals?
Truth: Don't dwell on it, just brush it!
A better way to do this is to eat breakfast before brushing your teeth.
If you are accustomed to brushing your teeth before breakfast, brush again after breakfast, or floss and chew gum.
02, brush your teeth, with cold water or hot water?
Truth: Warm water, the temperature is close to your own body temperature.
Hot water will make the toothpaste produce a rich foam faster, which gives you the illusion of "maximizing efficacy".
But foam doesn't add to the toothpaste's effect, so the water is comfortable.
03, brush teeth, toothbrush to dip in water?
Truth: Dipping in water or not has little effect on the cleaning effect; special toothpaste, need to refer to the instructions for use.
Water helps the toothpaste foam, both to cleanse and to distribute the toothpaste evenly throughout the mouth.
But without dipping in water, saliva in the mouth or water left behind when gargling can also help toothpaste foam.
So, don't get tangled up, just brush it the way you like.
Some special toothpastes, such as whitening toothpaste, desensitizing toothpaste, etc., will generally indicate the recommended use on the outer packaging, and use it according to the instructions.
04, the teeth are gone, do you still need to brush?
Truth: Yes! After all, there are more than just teeth in the mouth!
Brushing teeth is actually cleaning the entire oral environment, except for teeth, including the gum surface and tongue.
Although the teeth are missing, the mucous membranes, gums, alveoli and other tissues are still there!
Studies have shown that periodontal pathogens may be associated with chronic kidney disease [1].
05. How often do you change the toothbrush? Monthly or annual?
Truth: 3 months to change 1 time is the bottom line!
The American Dental Association recommends replacing them every 3 to 4 months, and if the bristles are visibly worn or stained, the replacement time should be shorter.
When the bristles of the toothbrush appear to turn outward and open the "fried hairs", become bent or soft, and appear small knots, they must be replaced!
06. Will scaling make the gap between teeth bigger?
Truth: Scaling your teeth won't hurt your teeth!
After washing your teeth, you will feel that the gap between your teeth becomes larger and the teeth become looser because:
Bacteria in the calculus cause bone resorption around the root of the tooth, and after the stones embedded between the teeth are removed, the root of the tooth is exposed more, forming a feeling of loose teeth.
Generally, the more stones there are, the more sensitive they are after washing, and the teeth are more likely to appear looser, but don't worry, it usually gradually decreases over a week or so. If the teeth are loose, periodontal splints can be done.
So, stop blaming your teeth. It is recommended that you wash your teeth once every six months to once a year [1].
07. Do I need to use mouthwash after meals?
Truth: It is recommended to use warm water instead of mouthwash.
It is a good habit to rinse your mouth in time after meals, but it is recommended to use warm water instead of mouthwash. For people without oral problems, mouthwashes with complex composition can lead to dysbiosis in the oral cavity [2].
08. Do I still need to use floss when I use a puncher?
Truth: Needed! Floss, which can effectively clean the gap between teeth.
The toothbrush cannot replace the dental floss, and the dental floss can be effectively cleaned: the adjacent surfaces of the teeth and under the gums, these places are the most prone to plaque formation, and bacteria are easy to breed [3], which can cause caries and periodontal disease.
Plaque is so strongly adhesion that it cannot be removed by rinsing or rinsing with a pressurized water stream!
Teeth, well protected, can accompany you to the old Oh!
Review expert: Yang Ye
Deputy Chief Physician of the Department of Stomatology, PLA General Hospital
bibliography
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Feng Xiping. Oral Preventive Medicine [M], People's Medical Publishing House, 2020(7).97-98
[3] Bian Zhuan. Oral Biology [M] People's Medical Publishing House, 2020(6).8-9