Proper brushing is the secret to beautiful teeth and fresh breath.
Brushing is an important part of oral care and is essential for preventing tooth decay and other problems in the oral cavity. Tooth brushing consists of using a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean the surfaces of the teeth and gums.
There are several ways to brush your teeth, but the most effective is the two-phase brushing method. In the first phase, you brush your teeth in the outer circular direction of your teeth, and in the second phase you brush in the inner circular direction of your teeth. It is also important to pay special attention to brushing the tongue, as it can accumulate bacteria that can later cause health problems.
It is recommended that you brush your teeth at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, to remove plaque that has built up on your teeth during the night. It’s also important to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and change your toothbrush every three months, or sooner if the bristles start to break or bend.
Using mouthwash and floss can also help remove food debris that remains in the mouth after brushing. Mouthwash can also help neutralize acidity in the mouth, that can damage tooth enamel.
In conclusion, tooth brushing is essential for maintaining a healthy oral cavity. By brushing your teeth at least twice a day, using a proper toothbrush and mouthwash and floss, you can help prevent tooth decay.
The following requirements must all be met for good dental hygiene::
Proper tooth brushing
Cleaning the tongue and oral mucosa
Proper flossing of the interdental spaces
Use of mouthwash
Regular visits to the dentist.
Tooth brushing should be part of everyone’s daily routine.
For a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile, tooth brushing should be done at least twice a day with a proper brush.
The size and shape of the toothbrush should be chosen to suit your mouth and teeth, allowing you to clean all of the areas with ease.
Replace your toothbrush every three to four months, or sooner if your brushes are worn out.
A worn-out toothbrush will no longer be effective for cleaning teeth.
Make sure the toothpaste you use is the optimal one. There is a wide variety of toothpastes, depending on the purpose:
for children
for sensitive teeth
for sensitive gums
for fluoridation
for teeth whitening
for smokers
A proper tooth brushing involves the following technique::
For the buccal(outer) and oral(inner) sides of the teeth, place the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.
Brushing strokes should be gentle, circular and cover the entire surface of the teeth.
The incisal edges of the front teeth should be brushed with short, firm back-and-forth strokes.
Correct tooth brushing movements should be made from the gingival collar towards the incisal edge, never vice versa.
For fresh breath, tooth brushing alone is not enough. Pay attention to the tongue, cleaning it to remove bacteria and dead cells from its surface.
Although correct tooth brushing is the most important element of dental hygiene, brushing the tongue and flossing the interdental areas should not be neglected. Some of the interdental areas are physically inaccessible to the toothbrush and cleaning them is done exclusively with floss.
Dental health is maintained by a balanced diet, good hygiene and regular visits to the dentist.
For professional teeth cleaning and regular oral examinations, appointments with the dentist should be made twice a year.
Consequences of incorrect tooth brushing:
Poor dental hygiene (bad breath odor – halitosis, the appearance of tooth decay),
Cuneiform lesions (brushes with hard bristles act over time on enamel prisms, dislodging them),
Gum damage (don’t push where brushes can’t reach, floss instead),
Dental hypersensitivity (toothpastes with a whitening effect are not suitable for sensitive teeth – they will make them hypersensitive),
Tooth staining (toothpastes with a therapeutic effect, for bleeding gums, used for long periods of time, can stain teeth, staining is reversible),
Gingivitis (we never brush from the occlusal surface to the socket because we collect all the bacterial plaque and stick it in the gingival groove),
Burns of the gums, tongue or oral mucosa (we only use toothpaste and mouthwash approved by the Ministry of Health, not other “hearsay” substances).
