Not only our mouth is the door to our body, but it is also a window to our overall health.
Bad breath, tooth decay, inflammations, infections, and bleeding gums are not the only problems caused by poor dental health. As our mouth is the primary way of entry into our body, it is very easy for bacteria from the mouth to make their way inside. When the same gum bacteria that are responsible for dental plaque, gum diseases escape from the oral cavity (mouth) into the bloodstream, it can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory infections, complications in pregnant women, and even cancers.
Fortunately, we can pretty much put a check to almost every dental problem by following a proper oral hygiene routine.
Here are 5 simple dental tips for healthy teeth and gums to thoroughly clean your teeth and stay away from potential health problems:
- Choose the perfect brush:
A soft-bristled toothbrush is considered the best for removing the plaque, an invisible layer of bacteria on your teeth. But see that the head is comfortable for your teeth and is smaller enough to help you reach the back of teeth where bacteria can thrive. A small or medium-sized toothbrush is best for the adults according to the International Dental Association.
- Brush with right technique:
Place your soft-bristled brush at a 45-degree angle to the gum line. Now brush your teeth with short & gentle back and forth strokes. Use the vertical brush strokes for cleaning the inner surfaces of the upper and lower teeth. Use back and forth stroke for the insides of the back teeth and biting surfaces. Brushing your teeth with the right technique is one of the simple and best practices for healthy teeth and this is how you do it.
- Change your brush:
The soft bristles that we recommended will no longer be soft if you do not replace your toothbrush once in a while. Over time the soft bristles deteriorate, loose alignment and become too harsh for your gums. So changing your brush once every 3 to 4 months is the right thing to do healthy teeth and gums.
- Brushing once a day is not enough:
Having the right brushing technique does help you remove the plaque and clean your teeth. But most of the gum diseases start at the location where your brush cannot reach. Even as for the outer surfaces that are cleaned by your brush, only 47% of the plaque is removed. So, brushing is not enough especially if it is a once a day 2 minutes activity. So make a habit of brushing twice a day.
- Follow a 3-step dental defence procedure:
According dentists, brushing, flossing and swishing with a mouth wash (antiseptic) are the three-steps for defence against the bacteria. You must incorporates this 3-step procedure right away, if you are currently experiencing dental problems. However if your dental health is on point and you are just looking to prevent further problems, brushing twice a day is enough.
Choose the right brush, follow the right technique, follow the 3-step defence, brush twice and change your toothbrush every 3 months. These basic tips encompass oral hygiene treatment that can help you prevent dental problems significantly. But if you are already experiencing severe dental problems it is highly advised to consult an expert dentist as early as possible to mitigate and complete avoid dental issues.
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