Scientific brushing is important for dental health: Cavity prevention tips and brushing tricks

8. Proper brushing is important for dental health.

Teeth allow us to enjoy a wide variety of delicious foods! Healthy teeth allow us to chew meat, harder foods, fruits, raw foods, and more without fear. Good chewing promotes saliva production and strengthens gums, both essential parts of the digestive process and having a strong antibacterial effect on teeth. Aside from some genetic factors, the condition of our teeth depends on our dietary habits and dental care.

To ensure the best care for your teeth, you must first have a thorough understanding of their structure. Teeth are the strongest organs in our body, assisting with speech and performing functions such as grinding, tearing, and biting food. The most important teeth in a person's life are the permanent teeth, totaling 32, with 16 in the upper jaw and 16 in the lower jaw. They begin to replace baby teeth around age 6, and are generally fully replaced by around age 12.

Tips for protecting your teeth

① If you feel your teeth are not functioning properly, you should see a dentist promptly. If you have cavities or decayed teeth, they should be extracted or repaired. ② Maintain proper brushing habits. Brush your teeth twice a day, morning and night, and rinse your mouth after meals. Don't brush too often or for too long, as this can damage your teeth. Also, pay attention to the correct brushing method: brush vertically, along the teeth, brushing the inside before the outside. Brushing horizontally back and forth with force is not advisable, as this can severely damage your gums. ③ Maintain good oral hygiene to protect your teeth. Limit your intake of sweets, especially before bed; never eat sugar before bed, as this can lead to cavities. In addition, pay attention to your daily oral hygiene habits.

Actually, it's not difficult to do the above points; the key is to maintain them.

Cavity prevention tips to help you say goodbye to cavities forever.

Tooth decay is the most common dental disease, making cavity prevention the most important aspect of dental protection. ① Rinse your mouth with fluoride water every 3 days, as mouthwash can reach deep into the gaps between teeth that toothpaste cannot, removing plaque and tartar. However, overuse is not recommended. ② If brushing with fluoride toothpaste, hold the foam in your mouth for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the foam reaches every part of your mouth, then spit it out. In this case, the fluoride ions dissolve in the foam, making it easily absorbed by the teeth, especially in areas with existing small cavities. However, be careful not to swallow it. This is very effective for people with existing plaque. ③ Brush your teeth after meals. If you can't brush after meals, that's understandable, but rinsing with warm water after meals is very important. Don't just rinse a few times and spit it out; rinse vigorously 100 times. Also, rinse your mouth after eating snacks. ④ Very shallow cavities, very small cavities, and plaque can be effectively treated with fluoride toothpaste without the need for fillings. ⑤ You can choose any well-known brand of fluoride toothpaste. The fluoride content is important. National standards stipulate that the fluoride content cannot be less than 0.04% and cannot exceed 0.15% of the total weight of toothpaste; free fluoride or soluble fluoride cannot be less than 0.04%. Generally, 0.11% is sufficient. If there is a lot of plaque and it is severe, use toothpaste with 0.14% to 0.15%. Consistent use for one month can usually result in noticeable improvement, and three months can completely remove it. Also, avoid using so-called whitening toothpastes, as they will only make teeth more fragile.

Tips for brushing your teeth

The correct way to brush your teeth. The scientific way to brush your teeth is to brush upwards when brushing the lower teeth and downwards when brushing the upper teeth, using even pressure (neither too light nor too heavy), and brushing for about 3 minutes. Brushing your teeth 3 times a day is ideal, but even if time is limited, brushing twice a day is essential. Proper brushing removes plaque, food debris, and soft deposits from the tooth surface and interdental spaces, preventing tartar buildup, whitening teeth, and also massaging the teeth, which is beneficial for periodontal tissue and dental health.

Water temperature for brushing teeth. Water that is too hot or too cold can irritate the blood vessels and nerves in the teeth. Water that is too cold will irritate the nerves in the teeth, while water that is too hot will cause the blood vessels in the teeth to dilate. Therefore, the appropriate water temperature for brushing teeth is very important.

Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles that fits the shape of your mouth. Toothbrushes that are too soft or too hard can irritate your gums, especially those with overly hard bristles, which can cause bleeding. Therefore, it's essential to choose a toothbrush that suits your individual needs. In winter, if you find your toothbrush too hard, soak it in warm water for a while to soften it before use. Use fluoride appropriately and brush your teeth scientifically. Rinse your mouth after meals, eat less sugary food, and have a dental checkup every six months to a year.

In middle age, amidst immense work and life pressures, maintaining a set of sparkling white teeth is an important indicator of good health. Healthy teeth are essential for proper chewing, ensuring better digestion and absorption of food and maintaining a balanced metabolism. Let's take action together to protect our teeth!