Correct the way to brush teeth
The correct way to brush teeth is to brush the upper teeth from top to bottom in a circular motion, and the lower teeth from bottom to top in a circular motion.
The inside of the upper and lower front teeth should be brushed along the gaps between the teeth, and the chewing teeth should be brushed back and forth.
In order to brush the tooth surface more cleanly, you must choose a health toothbrush with a small brush head and soft and flexible bristles.
In order to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease, it is best to use toothpaste containing sodium fluoride or chlorhexidine. Toothpaste containing sodium fluoride or strontium chloride also has the effect of relieving tooth allergies.
Mouthwashing is important for teeth protection
Pay attention to mouthwashing. Rinsing with warm water after meals or after flossing can rinse away food residues in the mouth.
You can use tea to rinse your mouth, because tea contains fluoride, which can prevent tooth decay, and also contains tannins, which are also good for preventing gingivitis.
Adding a little salt to the mouthwash is also effective in preventing gingivitis. Adding certain drugs to the mouthwash, such as 0.2% chlorhexidine or 0.2% sodium fluoride solution, has a better effect in preventing tooth decay.
Chlorhexidine solution is also good for removing dental plaque.
Teeth tapping
It can enhance the health of tooth support tissues, just like exercising the body, and can also stimulate the secretion of saliva and clean the tooth surface.
The method of teeth tapping is simple. Close your lips and tap your upper and lower teeth up and down more than 100 times each time, and do it every morning with brushing.
Be care of picking teeth
Some foods are embedded into plaque, which is difficult to remove by brushing. It is best to use a dental probe to gently pick out the embedded food and clean the plaque.
Some people are used to using toothpicks, but be sure not to use too much force to avoid stabbing the gums.
Chewing exercise
Eat more hard and rough foods with high fiber content (such as beans, celery, etc.), and chew them thoroughly when eating. This can exercise the chewing muscles, jaw bones and alveolar bones.
Chewing can also stimulate the secretion of saliva and has a good oral self-cleaning effect.