Due to advancements in dental technology, it is now easier to take care of your teeth. While teeth and gum problems are still prevalent nowadays, there are several products and treatments that are available in the market that can help people maintain strong and healthy teeth that can last a lifetime.
Brushing and flossing are the most common dental care routines recommended by dentists. A lot of teeth and gum problems are caused by plaque, a transparent layer covering the teeth that is the result of bacteria build up. Plaque is caused by food particles that are stuck between the teeth and on the surface, which are not cleaned out properly.
Food particles produce acids that attract bacteria. These bacteria eventually cause cavities which damage teeth and cause a host of other infections and diseases. One example of disease caused by bacteria that have formed in the mouth is periodontal disease which is an infection that causes damage to gum tissues.
The best way to stop the formation of plaque is by brushing and flossing. These practices prevent the build up plaque in our teeth.
Brush Carefully
A lot of people have been taught the proper way of brushing during childhood. However, as they grow older, they neglect to brush their teeth properly. Many people think that a few strokes here and there while making bubbles with their toothpaste is enough. Unfortunately, food particles are not cleaned out thoroughly this way.
Brushing sloppily may just be a waste of your time and resources as it does not really do much for your dental health. Maintaining healthy teeth is more than just moving your toothbrush up and down, or left and right. Your dentist is the best person to tell you how to properly brush your teeth.
Tips for Proper Brushing of Teeth
* Brush your teeth at least twice a day. It is important that you brush right before sleeping to prevent food particles in your mouth from attracting bacteria. If you do not brush your teeth before going to bed, acids may form in your mouth and cause the formation of cavities and plaque.
* Brush your teeth gently. Do not brush your teeth forcefully as this may cause your gums to bleed and become infected.
Illustration: Your teeth is like a wooden ladle used in making jam. When we use a ladle when making jam, some of the jam stick to the ladle. If you wash the ladle with running water only, you will not be able to totally clean out the jam from the ladle. The best solution is to use a scrub. However, if you scrub too hard, the ladle will be scratched and damaged.
It is just the same with our teeth. Brushing too hard can cause damage to our gums and teeth. Dentists say that we should not rush through our brushing. We should allot at least two minutes to remove all the food particles that are stuck between our teeth.
* Regularly change your toothbrush.
Your toothbrush is one of the most important tool that you will need to maintain healthy teeth so try to allot enough budget for changing your toothbrush every three months. A lot of toothbrush have indicators that will tell you when it is time for you to buy a new one.
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