Welcome to my Dental blog. This is my first blog As a Dentist, I am very Passionate About letting you people know about, What Should Actually be done To get Cavity-free Teeth Today we are In a World where Everyone is Running After just Physical Health and Neglecting Dental Health.
So Let's learn About the brushing technique basics and I will try to educate you about the "WHY BRUSHING MATTERS".
PROPER BRUSHING TECHNIQUE
- Always Use a soft bristle toothpaste
- pea-sized amounts of toothpaste should be used.
- The brush Should be held at 45 degrees to your gum.
4.UPPER TEETH -Use Gently in a circular motion, and move the brush back and forth in short, tooth-wide stroke and then in a downward motion for upper teeth.
5.LOWER TEETH Use Gently in a circular motion and move the brush back and forth in short, tooth-wide strokes and then in an upward motion in the lower teeth. - Don't forget to Clean your teeth on the inner surface and occlusal surface of the teeth.
7.TONGUE SCRAPER Using a tongue Cleaner is a must to remove bacteria from the tongue.
Method- The tongue scraper should be placed at the back and then moved towards the front while applying gentle pressure, Rinse the scraper with warm water to remove debris and plaque. and then spit it out with saliva and repeat several times.
TIPS FOR DENTAL HYGIENE
- You Should brush twice daily After having a meal every morning and night.
- You should wait for at least half an hour after having a meal before brushing your teeth.
- Brush for at least 2 minutes each time you brush.
- You should replace your brush every (3-4) months.
- Flossing should be done daily to remove particles between gum and teeth.
- Rinsing after brushing is a must as it helps to remove bacteria and debris from the mouth. eg. antibacterial mouthwash (chx mouthwash) or rinse with water
- Fluoridated toothpaste should be used to get cavity-free teeth.
- Aggressively brushing your teeth worsens your gums as well as your teeth. ie receding gum and enamel wear (abrasion)
- Using a Tongue cleaner is a must to remove bacteria from the tongue.
- Sugar intake between meals increases the risk of caries.
- Rather than the amount of sugar intake, the frequency of sugar intake matters more in the role of caries.
FOOD GOOD AND BAD FOR TEETH
| GOOD FOOD | BAD FOOD |
|---|---|
| 1.MILK, YOGURT AND DARIES PRODUCT | 1.STICKY CANDIES AND SWEETS |
| 2.FIBER RICH FOOD.Eg. Vegetable | 2.SUGARY SNACKS LIKE CHOCLATE AND COOKIES |
| 3.GREEN TEA AND BLACK TEA | 3. CARBONATED DRINKS |
| 4.FOOD WITH FLUORIDE Eg. POWDERED CEREALS, POULTRY PRODUCTS, SEAFOODS | 4.ACIDIC FOOD, CITRIC FOOD |
| 5.NUTS LIKE ALMOUND, WALNUT, SESAME SEEDS | 5.ALCOHOLIC AND MANY MEDICATION. |