Experts interviewed: Prof. Bi Liangjia, Member of the Periodontology Group of China Stomatological Association
Incorrect brushing is the main cause of oral diseases. However, brushing your teeth is a lot of stress. There are different opinions about brushing your teeth. What kind of brushing method is correct?
Confusion 1: Do you eat or brush your teeth after getting up?
A recent study in the United Kingdom showed that brushing teeth before meals is more conducive to tooth protection than brushing after meals. The research report pointed out that the main factor in the formation of dental caries is that tartar reacts with the sugar in foods to form acidic substances that corrode teeth. Acidity after meals Substances have formed and are formed very quickly. Therefore, removing tartar before meals can significantly reduce the formation of acids, and it is best to gargle carefully after meals. After getting up in the morning, you must brush your teeth before meals to eliminate a whole body. 2. Breeding bacteria in the mouth at night to remove bad breath.
Confused 2: Bleeding when brushing your teeth, Do you want to continue to brush?
Inflammation of the gums, after the capillary walls become brittle, cannot resist normal stimuli, leading to easy bleeding, which is generally a precursor to periodontal disease. At this point, we must continue to brush our teeth and keep the correct brushing method to improve the condition of the gums. After a period of time, inflammation does not bleed.
Confused three: When a new toothbrush is changed, it is easy to bleeding gums. It's OK to use a few days. Is it a bad toothbrush?
Bleeding is also related to the toothbrush. If the inflammation of the gums is in the period of inflammatory edema, it is recommended to use a soft-bristled toothbrush. A good toothbrush should have the following characteristics: small head, flat head, slightly soft hair.
Confused four: Can soft bristles brush off the dirt on the teeth?
If the bristles are too soft, the brush will not clean, but if the bristles are too hard, it will cause gum damage. Periodontal; people without periodontal disease may choose to brush their hair with medium-hardness toothbrushes; toothbrushes with hard bristles are not recommended.
Confusion 5: The old person has loose teeth. Can the children brush their teeth properly when they change their teeth?
Tooth replacement is a normal phenomenon and does not require extra attention. The method of brushing teeth is the same as for adults. However, if the elderly person has loose teeth, it is necessary to go to the hospital to check if there is any problem with the gums. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to brushing your teeth on time, especially before going to bed at night. Massage gum properly, maintain dental health.
Confusion 6: After tooth extraction, after filling, the gums are red and swollen. Can you brush your teeth at this time?
In addition to brushing your teeth for 24 hours after tooth extraction, you can brush your teeth properly in all other situations.
Confusion 7: Got a mouth ulcer, and when you brush your teeth, you will feel pain when you touch it. Sometimes you may have bleeding. Should you not brush it?
Oral ulcers should pay more attention to oral hygiene, otherwise it will affect the healing of ulcers. You can choose a little more Microsoft toothbrush, try not to let the bristles touch the ulcer site.
Confusion 8: Toothpaste advertising is often called fresh breath. Why do you have bad breath every time you brush your teeth?
In fact, the fresh taste of toothpaste only stays in the mouth for a short period of time to cover up bad breath. There are many reasons for bad breath, such as calculus, dental caries, and digestive tract diseases, etc. You can't count on brushing your teeth. You should find the right solution to the problem. ▲
