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Taking Care of Your Teeth
Dentists say that the most important part of tooth care happens at home. Brushing and flossing properly, along with the dentist regularly can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
If you’re like most people, do not crave much thought must go to the dentist’s drill used to heal your teeth, therefore, is not it better to prevent cavities before they begin?
Removing dental plaque
To prevent cavities, you need to remove dental plaque, the transparent layer of bacteria that coats teeth. The best way to do this is by brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Brushing also stimulates the gums, which helps keep them healthy and prevent disease. Brushing and flossing are the most important steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
The Toothpastes contain abrasives, detergents and foaming agents. Fluoride, the most common active ingredient in toothpaste, is what prevents cavities. Therefore, you must make sure your toothpaste contains fluoride.
Approximately one in ten people have a tendency to accumulate tartar quickly. Tartar is a hardened plaque is more damaging and difficult to remove. Use toothpastes and mouthwashes that fight plaque and spend a few extra minutes to brush teeth near the salivary glands (the inside of the front teeth of the lower jaw and the outside of the teeth located at the bottom of the jaw above), may delay the development of plaque. Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing the floss and brush
The oral care is essential to pursue a healthy lifestyle.Experts offer a series of tips for choosing the correct items for cleaning.
FLOSS
It should floss after every meal to remove bacteria and food particles between teeth.It is always important to do so in an orderly fashion and in front of the mirror so that there is any surface without cleaning.Then it should be rinsed before proceeding with brushing.
Take a piece of string large enough to pass on all teeth without introducing the same part in one place.Dental floss is held with the forefinger and thumb of both hands. To remove plaque from between the upper teeth, gums insert between moving up and down until all residue is removed. To remove plaque between teeth enter the thread moving lower from the bottom up into the gum until all residue is removed.
Only after the patient has acquired some skill in a particular technique of brushing will be instructed in the use of dental floss.Explain that without this element dental hygiene is not complete .The silk thread or should be introduced gently to overcome “touch point “between the two teeth and then bent in a” C “to one of them and clean from top to bottom, then does the same with the other side of another tooth.
Note: If the use of the thread is done daily after each meal, you can get to remove all plaque and prevent inflammation of the gums (bleeding) and cavities between the teeth.
Toothbrush
Use a brush with soft bristles so that the brush can mold easily to different surfaces of the teeth.
Use the scan method of bacteria in the vertical, the upper brush from top to bottom and lower bottom-up, never make a move horizontally because with a stiff brush, they can wear down the enamel and gum up produce recessions and sensitivity.
The toothpaste is important for teeth cleaning, but can be viewed as a complement. While the most important to remove bacteria is the technique used with different attachments.
Note: The bacteria accumulate on the tongue and cheeks, for that reason it is important to clean them daily, like the whole mouth.
How to create a good habit in the Child Dental
Apparently, it is difficult to create in your child dental habits of preschool. But even so, it is not impossible. Here are these tips to help you achieve your child good oral hygiene:
1. Start with a visit to the dentist three or four years. All his teeth, deciduous or permanent teeth are out and standing out at the early age of six years.
2. In this first visit, the dentist or hygienist (usually a young woman, may represent the feminine symbol of the mother and they create more confidence) taught how to brush properly, using words and techniques that are appropriate for their age.
3. Take your children initially your dental visits. In this way, they will be linking with trained staff and tools to be used in the visit. When the day of your visit, do not offer rewards or reward for visiting the dentist because it will cause uncertainty about what will happen. “Why should I reward for doing something so normal?” Is the question to be made.
4. Let your child pick out his tooth brush and paste. Now there are a variety available in the market. Among these, some of the most preferred are the animated characters from Disney and Barbie-brand and approved by the American Dental Association. These have low abrasiveness, that is, protect the health of the teeth and have fluoride. A requirement should be that the brush is soft and the bristles are rounded at the ends so you do not hurt their tender gums. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Brush?
Start with the right material, a soft bristles brush that allows you to reach all teeth. If the bristles of your toothbrush are bent or frayed, buy another. A bad brush will not clean your teeth properly.
To clean the external surfaces of the teeth, position the brush at a 45 degree angle to support it at the junction of gum and tooth.
Move the brush gently several times with small circular movements and / or side. Apply slight pressure on the bristles penetrate between the tooth and the tooth, but do not use excessive pressure that makes you feel discomfort.
After brushing the outside surfaces of their teeth, do the same with the inside of the back teeth.
To clean the inner surfaces of front teeth, both above and below, place the brush vertically. Perform movements back and forth over each tooth and gum around it. To clean the chewing surfaces, make small circular movements and sides.