The focus of oral hygiene is to control plaque, remove dirt and food residues, and enhance physiological stimulation, so that the oral cavity and dental system have a clean and healthy environment, so as to exert their physiological functions and maintain oral health.
Learning to brush your teeth properly is important to maintain oral health.
Brushing your teeth every morning and evening has the benefits of cleaning your mouth, eliminating plaque and preventing oral diseases. It is recommended that you develop the habit of brushing your teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing your mouth after meals.
Clean your mouth.
Regular brushing and timely cleaning of the surface of the teeth and the food residues hidden between the teeth can prevent the long-term residue of food residues and the growth of bacteria from eroding the teeth. Teeth and periodontal.
Too much food residues stay in the mouth, and it is easy to cause bad breath through bacterial decomposition and fermentation. Brushing your teeth freshens your breath and improves the comfort and cleanliness of your mouth.
Eliminates dental plaque.
By brushing teeth to remove the plaque or soft scale on the surface of the teeth, to avoid the plaque causing tooth decay or reduce the formation of tartar, it can effectively protect the teeth, and timely removal of the plaque on the tooth surface can also keep the teeth healthy and color.
Prevent oral diseases.
Food debris in the mouth and plaque on the surface of the teeth can stay in the mouth for a long time. After the bacteria break down and ferment, enzymes and even toxins may be produced, which can irritate the teeth or gums and cause oral inflammation.
By brushing your teeth and cleaning your mouth in time, you can keep the oral environment stable and avoid the occurrence of oral inflammations such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
How to prevent bad breath?
1. Avoid eating spicy food, gargle after meals, and chew sugar-free chewing gum.
2. Maintain good oral hygiene, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, avoid eating before going to bed, and wash your teeth regularly.
3. Early treatment of oral and systemic diseases, early and thorough treatment of diseases, to avoid bad breath caused by disease progression.
4. You can use some anti-inflammatory and bactericidal mouthwash. You can also rinse your mouth with saline or light salt water after meals.
How to use a toothbrush correctly?
Wash the toothbrush thoroughly after each use, shake off as much moisture as possible, and place the toothbrush head-up in a mouthwash cup, or place it in a sunny, ventilated place to dry and disinfect.
It is recommended to replace the toothbrush every three months to keep the tooth cavity clean and reduce wear and tear.
Remember that toothbrushes cannot be used together to prevent mutual transmission of diseases.
The toothbrush should not be placed in the bathroom and should be kept at a certain distance from the scrubbing supplies.
When using the electric toothbrush for the first time, it should be charged for 24 hours.
Although electric toothbrushes are good for cleaning, it is best not to use them for preschool children before the age of 7. Children before the age of 7 are in the critical period of teething and tooth replacement, and the teeth and periodontal tissues are relatively immature.
Don't brush your teeth too hard with your toothbrush. Not only is it bad for your mouth, but it is also bad for your teeth.
