Oral hygiene is the key to good health not only in teeth, but also in ENT organs, as well as in the digestive system. Therefore, it is very important to understand how to brush your teeth. Especially considering that almost all of us make the same mistakes during this uncomplicated procedure.
We combined them in today's Top 10 Mistakes for Brushing Teeth.
10. Using the wrong brush
When choosing a toothbrush, you need to pay attention to the size of the head and the softness of the bristles. Too big brush makes the process uncomfortable and ineffective, especially for children. If there are problems with the gums, it is advisable to choose a softer brush, so as not to injure the inflamed mucosa.
9. Wrong selection of bristles
In addition to softness and rigidity, it is also necessary to evaluate the angle at which the bristles are inserted into the base. The best option is a combination of strictly vertical bristles with angular ones. In addition, the bristles should be synthetic - natural does not meet hygiene standards.
8. Not enough cleaning time
The best option is to brush your teeth three times a day, and each procedure should take 2 minutes. Naturally, not everyone can allow lunch brushing your teeth, but morning and evening treatments are strictly required.
7. Excessively frequent and vigorous cleaning
More than three cleanings a day is overkill. Excessive zeal leads to gum irritation and enamel abrasion. This is especially pronounced when using whitening pastes with abrasive components.
6. Incorrect cleaning technique
In the office of any dentist, you can get a master class on brushing technique. The most common mistake is horizontal movements instead of vertical ones that sweep away contaminants and remove plaque. In addition, not everyone remembers the need to clean the surface of the tongue.
5. Starting the procedure from the same place
Dentists claim that starting cleaning from different sides of the mouth, we improve the quality of care. At the beginning of the procedure, a person brushes his teeth more intensively, and by the end of the process, he begins to “hack.” Therefore, it is so important to change the “starting position”.
4. Lack of hygiene of the inside of the teeth
Having thoroughly brushed the teeth in front, we often forget about the inside. As a result, tartar is formed there and caries begins. Most often, the inner surface of the front teeth suffers.
3. Lack of rinsing
Rinsing the toothbrush helps remove bacteria and dirt from it. Otherwise, the old bacteria will simply return to their place the next time they are cleaned. In addition, brush care extends its life.
2. Storage of the toothbrush in a closed container
Many love containers and caps for toothbrushes. However, the brush must be completely dry after use. Otherwise, the bacteria remaining on the bristles will multiply rapidly, then infecting the oral cavity.
1. Insufficient brush replacement
Every 3 months the toothbrush needs to be changed. It concerns both classical brushes, and nozzles for electric analogs. Many brushes have wear indicators - colored bristles that fade as replacement time approaches.
