Dentists were asked how to brush their teeth, and that's what they told

Website helps you to understand what is good and what is bad for the teeth: before you answer the main question on the basis of fresh scientific data.

Why brush your teeth? h2> To get rid of plaque - the sticky film of bacteria that grows on the surface. Some products of their metabolism cause irritation and gum disease, in addition, these microorganisms processed sugar acid which erodes tooth enamel. Finally, a substance secreted by them smell bad.

What better to brush - conventional or electric? h2> Many believe that electro invented for lazy people. Perhaps so, but here are the results of three studies of British dentists: electric cleaning removes 21% more plaque and reduced gingivitis by 11% more than a simple cleaning brush.

Glavnaya difference that when cleaning by hand you will get used to do the same movement and automatically start to miss some areas, particularly hard. So, if you still prefer the manual cleaning, choose a brush with a small head and bristles of medium length and rigidity, capable to look into every nook and cranny.

How many times and when you need to brush your teeth? h2> At least twice a day (both children and adults) - certainly before bedtime and in the morning, the only question is, before or after breakfast? It depends on what you have for breakfast, said the director of the Dental Institute at King's College London. If fruit juice or fresh fruit, you can not brush your teeth immediately after: fruit acid softens the enamel, and you run the risk of "clean up" the nutrients from it.

In general, the rules are: after the fruit juice and brush your teeth, not earlier than one hour after any meal at all - in half an hour (to restore the acid-alkaline balance). And if you do not have time to wait, just rinse your mouth with water or use antibacterial opolaskivaetelem with fluorine.

How much time should take a cleaning? h2> The most common "rule" - 2 minutes. But really, it's just the average period for which the majority of people are able to thoroughly clean the teeth. So be guided by your own pace and technique: you may have enough, and 1, 5 minutes, and some require all 5.

What pasta is best? h2> The most important thing in the paste - fluoride (fluoride), which prevents tooth decay. As a result of meals enamel and then loses and replenishes minerals and need to participate in filling fluorides. Therefore, when choosing paste see concentration of fluoride in the composition: should be less than 1350 and not more than 1500 ppm (abbreviated parts per million - «ppm»). The same number can be indicated as a percentage: 0, 13 - 0, 15%.

Of course, there are "dental" pasta with a far greater concentration of fluoride, for example, 5,000 ppm, but they are used only under strict medical recommendations.

And you should not brush your teeth baking soda and other abrasives - or for bleaching or for some special "purity". Imagine that you have to rub the hard (and sometimes metal) sponge pan with nonstick enamel fragile!

Do I need a mouthwash? h2> If you follow the rules, and brush your teeth two or three times a day, no you do not need a conditioner. Also, many are needlessly rinse immediately after brushing your teeth: their health, this procedure is completely useless!

Odnako in between cleanings, especially if you have a high risk of caries, rinse useful INSTEAD cleaning.

What about flossing? h2> The raid is going to not only the surface of the teeth, but also in the interdental spaces, , and it is difficult to clean the brush, so you will need a thread (or special interdental brushes ). If you do not pay attention to interdental spaces, then you run the risk of gum disease. One of his earliest signs - blood while cleaning (though more often it appears simply by assiduous friction).

Is it good for the teeth gum? h2> Most likely yes, if it is sugar-free and contains xylitol. First, chewing gum stimulates saliva production, which does not allow acid to destroy tooth enamel. Second, it removes the teeth from leftovers. And, thirdly, xylitol - a low-calorie sugar substitute - "like" more bacteria than sugar, which means that they produce from it less harmful for teeth acids.

However, there are no clear data on how much you need to gum that has been noticeable effect. And then, do not forget that for a long chew gum, especially on an empty stomach is very harmful.

Do I need to clean the tongue? h2> Think carefully (or consult your physician), whether it is right for you? General rules on this point, and different experts give different advice. < br />
For example, the American Mayo Clinic experts recommend brushing tongue at least twice a day, along with brushing to remove dead cells, bacteria, residues of food and get rid of the odor. In one of the Journal of the American Dental Association even claimed that tongue cleaning eliminates the bad smell by 70%.

However, some other experts say that such a cleaning easier harm than benefit. Firstly, you can simply overdo damage the surface of the language, (maybe not even notice it) and bring an infection. Second, if not "clean" you just pound the bacteria deeper. Finally, you run the risk of simply losing the taste!

In general, if you still think it is necessary, choose a toothbrush with special rubber "tёrochkoy" for the language on the back side or a single brush with the soft bristle brush. Clean and without fanaticism.

How often should I visit the dentist? h2> From the dentists themselves, you probably heard that you need to come for a visit every six months. But, frankly, in many cases, it is more necessary for them than you. I do not find you have no problems, they will offer some "necessary" procedures, such as professional cleaning, and it is not cheap.

So if you have a whole healthy teeth, without a high risk of caries and many seals, it is sufficient to visit the dental office 1 every 2 years.

Children and teenagers under 18 years old - once a year.

But! If you have problem teeth (and you should be aware of this as you would any consoled himself), it is better to obey the dentist and visit them as often as every six months.



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