Clean teeth effectively
Technique to clean the teeth
To clean the teeth correctly we place the bristles of the brush at a 45º angle towards the union of the gum and the tooth and, with a movement of oscillation or short swing that covers two or three teeth, the groove that forms the gum is cleansed and the tooth (gingival sulcus) ending with a sweeping motion downward on the upper teeth and upward on the lower teeth.AOLVO Bamboo Charcoal Rainbow Toothbrush,Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Vegan Tooth Brush Set | BPA Free Soft Bristles Smooth Natural Wood Travel Toothbrushes | Zero Waste Packaging of 4
Remember that a tooth has five faces: lingual or palatal (the one that contacts the tongue), vestibular or external (the one we see from outside), mesial, distal (between the teeth) and the face with which we chew (occlusal) this reason the brushing has to last at least two minutes to ensure that the entire dental surface is cleaned both inside and outside (vestibular, lingual and palatal areas).
To clean the teeth a soft bristle brush is recommended because when brushing is directed towards the gingival sulcus (gum and tooth junction) we should not exert an inadequate pressure towards the gum since it could retract and cause an increase in sensitivity of the teeth. Also, when cleaning the teeth with a soft bristle brush, we avoid enamel wear.
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Clean the teeth in the interproximal area
Use of dental tapeThe dental tape serves to remove the bacterial plaque that remains between the teeth, particularly near the edge of the gum, precisely where most caries have their origin.
We cut approximately 45-50 cm of dental tape and wrap most of it in one of the middle fingers and the rest in the middle finger of the opposite hand. We tended a piece of about 2 to 3 cm of tape using thumbs and indexes. We introduce the dental tape carefully between the teeth with a gentle saw movement, when the tape reaches the edge of the gums we bend it to the side of the tooth and then to the other side and rub to remove the bacterial plaque. Repeat these movements on each tooth using a clean area of dental tape.
Use of the interproximal brush
The interproximal brushes allow us to effectively clean between the teeth, it will be the dentist or the dental hygienist who will indicate the brush size most suitable for your mouth. The interproximal brush should be inserted loosely, that is, that the filaments are in contact with the tooth and not the wire.
Cleaning the tongue
On the back of the tongue, posterior area, is the place where most of the bacteria in the mouth accumulate. It is important to clean it daily to maintain good oral health, thus also avoiding halitosis or bad breath.
To do this, we remove the tongue and introduce the tongue cleaner by supporting the face of the cleanser that has a protrusion and trying to reach the farthest part of the tongue to drag the cleanser all over the dorsal area with papillae, it is not necessary to clean the edges or the tip, ending with a rinse at the end.
When to clean the teeth?
To be able to clean the teeth effectively, the use of the brush and floss should become part of our daily routine. It is advisable to clean the teeth three times a day after each meal.
And why this constancy in brushing?
Regularity is vital since the bacterial plaque is in the process of continuous formation and to avoid damage to the enamel it is necessary to remove the plaque so that it is as short as possible in contact with the tooth.
When does bacterial plaque really hurt more?
Although bacterial plaque is formed continuously, the greatest danger occurs after meals, because that is when germs have the necessary food to cause acid secretions. That is why it is necessary to act before this happens and not to allow more than half an hour to clean the teeth.