Oral hygiene is a guarantee of good health not only of teeth, but also of ENT organs, as well as of the digestive system. Therefore, it is very important to understand how to properly brush your teeth. Especially considering that almost all of us make the same mistakes during this simple procedure.
We have combined them in today's Top 10 mistakes when brushing your 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 large a brush makes the process inconvenient 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 choice of bristles
In addition to the softness and stiffness, the angle at which the bristles are inserted into the base must also be evaluated. The best option is a combination of strictly vertical bristles with angular ones. In addition, the bristles must be synthetic - natural ones do not meet hygienic standards.
8. Insufficient 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 afford lunchtime teeth brushing, but morning and evening procedures are strictly required.
7. Excessively frequent and vigorous cleaning
More than three cleanings a day is clearly too much. Excessive zeal will irritate the gums and abrade the enamel. This is especially pronounced when using bleaching pastes with abrasive components.
6. Incorrect cleaning technique
In the office of any dentist, you can get a master class on teeth cleaning techniques. The most common mistake is horizontal movements instead of vertical ones, "sweeping" dirt and removing plaque. In addition, not everyone remembers the need to clean the surface of the tongue.
5. Beginning of the procedure from the same place
Dentists say that by brushing 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 the process begins to "cheat". That is why it is so important to change the "starting position".
4. Lack of hygiene of the inner side of the teeth
Having thoroughly brushed our teeth from the front, we often forget about the inside. As a result, tartar forms there and caries begins. Most often, the inner surface of the front teeth is affected.
3. Lack of rinsing
Rinsing your toothbrush helps remove bacteria and debris from it. Otherwise, the old bacteria will simply return to their place during the next cleaning. In addition, taking care of the brush extends its service life.
2. Storing the toothbrush in a closed container
Many people love toothbrush containers and caps. However, the brush must be completely dry after use. Otherwise, the bacteria remaining on the bristles will proliferate, then infecting the oral cavity.
1. Insufficiently frequent brush replacement
The toothbrush needs to be changed every 3 months.This also applies to classic brushes and attachments for electric analogs. Many brushes have wear indicators - colored bristles that fade as they get closer to replacement.
How to brush your teeth properly