Two days ago, I met Aunt Wang at the bottom of the building to pick up her grandson from school, and when she saw me, she hurriedly ran over to let me see her grandson's teeth;
I told him that the child has been complaining of toothache lately, and there is an unpleasant taste in his mouth.
I looked at Xiao Ming's teeth and found the problem:
His teeth were covered with a thick layer of yellow goo, which was not ordinary dirt, but plaque and incipient calculus.
That's why it's something like yellow mud that feels soft to the touch and smells a little stinky.
In fact, I believe that many friends will have this situation, maybe they are embarrassed to say it or they don't care about it and ignore this problem.
Today we're going to talk about what the "yellow mud" on your teeth is and how to prevent it.
1. What is the "yellow mud" on the teeth?
The "yellow mud" on your teeth is actually plaque, which is formed by food debris and bacteria in your mouth.
When we finish eating, food debris remains on the surface of our teeth or between our teeth.
If not cleaned up in time, these residues can combine with bacteria to form plaque, which can attach to the surface of the tooth and in the gaps between the teeth.
Not only does plaque turn teeth yellow, but it also produces an unpleasant odor.
This is because food debris ferments in the mouth, creating an unpleasant sulfide odor and ammonia gas.
In addition, if plaque is not removed in time, they may gradually calcify and eventually form tartar, which will be more difficult to remove.
Second, whether dental plaque will affect the normal function of teeth
First, the bacteria in plaque break down the sugars in food scraps, producing acids that can attack your teeth, leading to tooth decay or tooth decay.
Secondly, plaque can also trigger periodontal disease, which is a serious oral disease;
It can cause red, swollen gums, bleed, and may even lead to loose and lost teeth.
In addition, the presence of plaque can also affect people's social lives.
For example, the gas produced by bacteria in plaque is one of the main sources of bad breath;
Not only can this affect social interactions, but it can also be a sign of other underlying health problems.
Overall, plaque does affect the proper functioning of teeth, including chewing, pronunciation, and maintaining oral health.
Third, excessive plaque can bring a series of harms to oral health:
Dental caries:
The bacteria in plaque use the sugars in food to produce acids;
These acids can erode the teeth and lead to the development of tooth decay.
Gingivitis:
The bacteria and their products in plaque can irritate the gums, causing gum inflammation.
Gingivitis can cause symptoms such as bleeding, redness, swelling, and pain in the gums.
Periodontitis:
The bacteria in plaque can invade the gums, causing them to become inflamed, which in turn can cause inflammation and destruction of the periodontal tissue.
Periodontitis can cause teeth to loosen, displaced, fall out, etc.
Halitosis:
The bacteria in plaque produce some unpleasant-smelling substances that cause bad breath.
Aesthetic impact: Plaque adhering to the tooth surface can make the tooth look yellow and unclean, affecting the aesthetics.
In addition, excess plaque can also have an impact on overall health.
For example, dental plaque is a reservoir for H. pylori, where a large number of H. pylori are stored.
Helicobacter pylori can enter the stomach through the mouth, "settle down in the stomach and multiply and grow, causing chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, etc."
Some studies have also pointed out that the toxic products of bacterial metabolism in dental plaque can become the cause of systemic diseases, directly stimulating and destroying body tissues.
It can also cause a local immune response in tissues, causing tissue damage.
Fourth, how to prevent "yellow mud" on the teeth
1. Brush your teeth properly
The right brushing method is the first step in preventing plaque.
Proper brushing techniques, such as Pap brushing, should be used and each brushing time should last for more than three minutes to achieve the best cleaning results.
In addition, it is very important to brush your teeth in the morning and evening, especially at night;
It can remove food debris left during the day to prevent food debris from fermenting in the mouth and avoid the spread of bacteria.
2. Eating habits
Eating habits also have a significant impact on the health of your teeth.
The intake of foods high in sugar and acidity should be minimized, as bacteria in the mouth prefer to eat residual sugar as nutrients;
This can cause them to multiply and produce acids that can corrode the teeth and damage their health.
At the same time, acidic foods are also easy to irritate the teeth, so that the acid-base balance in the mouth is broken;
This facilitates the multiplication of bacteria and increases the risk of tooth erosion.
3. Clean your teeth regularly
Regular scaling is an important means of maintaining dental health.
Regular teeth cleaning every six months to a year can not only improve the yellowing of teeth and keep them clean;
Removing dirt between the teeth also prevents oral problems such as periodontitis and gingivitis.
4. Use a suitable toothpaste
It is also important to choose a toothpaste that has a good cleaning effect and can remove foreign bodies and odors from the mouth.
In general, preventing "yellow mud" on teeth requires a comprehensive consideration of multiple aspects such as brushing, eating habits, and regular teeth cleaning.
Only by doing a good job of oral health care can we effectively prevent and treat dental plaque and maintain the health and beauty of our teeth.