Tooth brushing and plaque care
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Tooth brushing |
To maintain healthy teeth and gums, you need to brush your teeth hard . Brushing should remove plaque from teeth and gums . Brushing stimulates the blood circulation in the gums , keeps the gums tightly . Therefore, it is most important to completely remove plaque with proper brushing method to prevent tooth decay and gum disease .
What is a good toothbrush ?
A nylon material with rounded bristles is preferred . The thicker the bristles to remove plaque well, but can hurt the gums or teeth , because the more the thinner bristles are difficult to remove plaque , you must choose a toothbrush for your oral hygiene of the person using .
When do you brush your teeth ?
It is important to brush your teeth immediately after eating , especially right before bedtime . Therefore , you need to brush your teeth at least 4 times a day .
How do you brush your teeth ?
The tooth surface hyeojjok the ball , when divided into the lips , wipe from the tooth surface on the side of the tongue . Tongue jjokmyeon 2 minutes , see , lip jjokmyeon one wipe at a rate of minutes , below , total, including the upper teeth 6 to wipe more than a few minutes .
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First, place the toothbrush at the place where the teeth and gums meet , and , thinking of massaging the gums, brush the toothbrush with short and gentle vibrations back and forth, centering on the teeth of 2 or 3 revisions . As it moves, it moves toward the chewing surface of the teeth . One area should be cleaned several times like this .
After wiping the tongue in this way, wipe the cheeks and lips in the same way . After brushing all sides of your teeth, brush the roof of your mouth and tongue . Then , use dental floss or an interdental brush to completely remove plaque between the teeth that cannot be brushed properly .
Nevertheless, there are areas where the toothbrush cannot easily reach . Since this is because brushing habits plaque staining solution under the supervision of a dentist (disclosing solution) after confirming the stubborn part not using , when brushing with that part of the mind should be brushing .
How to use dental floss and interdental brush ?
Tongue teeth , plaque attached to boljjok surface are easy to remove only relatively toothpaste , tooth surface of the tooth and the tooth abutting parts are not easy to remove plaque . First, brush your teeth as a whole , then use dental floss if the space between your teeth is narrow and an interdental brush if it is slightly wider .
First , when using the dental floss , 50cm pulled to wind the floss about the both hands up naengpaeng thumb and index finger of both hands 3 ~ 4cm and hold presented after this inserted smoothly between the tooth and the tooth , moves up and down in a state of close contact with the tooth to remove plaque . Plaque is removed in the same way on the front teeth, the back and the front of the back teeth in the same space . The upper teeth use the thumbs of both hands , and the lower teeth use the index fingers .
Next, when using an interdental toothbrush, first purchase an interdental toothbrush suitable for the space between your teeth . Then gently insert the interdental brush between teeth , while holding the gum to some reciprocation along the front and another in back teeth to reciprocate along the back of the front teeth . If you perform each movement from the cheek to the tongue and from the tongue to the cheek, four directions of movement are required in one interdental space . Do not forcefully insert into areas that are difficult to enter, and use dental floss .
The area between the teeth and teeth is an area prone to gum disease , so keeping this area clean is very important to prevent periodontal disease .
Can I use an electric toothbrush or water pressure purifier ?
Electric toothbrushes and water pressure purifiers are convenient, but you need to know how to use them . In particular, it can be effectively used for the physically handicapped or the elderly who cannot manage their own oral hygiene .
Are mouthwashes or medications effective for gum disease ?
Without removing plaque and tartar, the causes of gum disease, mouthwashes or gum medicines are virtually ineffective . These should be used after removing the dental plaque and tartar, which are the cause, after obtaining a prescription from a dentist . Therefore, proper brushing and regular oral examinations and tartar removal are the most effective measures against gum disease .
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