Taking Care of Your Teeth

Teeth for Life

Thank you for home care and better treatments, dental surgery, most people keep their teeth throughout their lives. Certain diseases and conditions can make dental disease and tooth loss more likely. But most of us have a good amount of control to see if we keep our teeth into old age.

The most important thing you can do is to brush and floss every day.

Most of the evils of the foot are caused by plaque. Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria, bits of food and other organic substances that form the teeth. The bacteria in plaque make acids that cause tooth decay. Targa will also lead to periodontal (gum) disease. This can become a serious infection. It can damage the bone and destroy the tissue around the teeth.

The best defense is to remove plaque before it has a chance to build and cause problems. Brushing removes plaque from tooth surfaces and large just below the gumline. Flossing removes plaque between teeth. You can also use other tools to keep your mouth and teeth clean.

Brush

Most of us learned to brush our teeth as kids. We take the same brushing technique to adulthood. Unfortunately, many of us learned how to brush the wrong way. And even if we have learned the right way, can not always stick. Brushing is very delicate. Want to remove plaque without brushing too much and damage the gums.

There are different ways to brush properly. Your dentist or hygienist can show you the method could be better for you.

Modified Bass technique (below) is one of the most popular for adults. Parents should monitor their children's brushing until the age of 9 or 10 Here are some general guidelines on brushing.

Brush at least twice a day - one of those times should be just before going to bed. When you sleep, your mouth is dry. This makes it easier for bacteria and acids attack the teeth. Also try to brush in the morning, either before or after breakfast. After breakfast is better. In this way, the pieces of food are removed. But if you eat in your car or at work, or skipping breakfast, brush first thing in the morning. This will get rid of the plaque that has accumulated overnight.

Brush no more than three times a day - Brushing after lunch will give you a good dinner cleanup. But brushing too often can damage your gums.

Lightly brush - brushing too hard can damage your gums. It can cause them to retreat (away from the tooth). Plate attached to the teeth like jam sticks to the spoon. It can not be completely removed by washing, but a light brushing will do. Once plaque has hardened into calculus (tartar), brushing can not remove it. If you think you might be brushing too hard, hold your toothbrush the same way as you would a pen. This encourages a lighter stroke.

Brush at least two minutes - the timer if you have, but do not skimp on brushing time. Two minutes at least once, you should clean the teeth. Many people brush length of the song on the radio. This is a good reminder to brush each tooth thoroughly.

Have a standard routine for brushing - Try brushing your teeth in the same order each day. This can help you cover all areas of your mouth. If you do it regularly, it will become second nature. For example, you can brush the outer surfaces of the teeth from left to right at the top, then go in and brush right to left. Repeat the pattern of the lower teeth.

Use a toothbrush "soft" or "soft" bristles - the harder the brush, the greater the risk of damage to the gums.

Change your toothbrush regularly - Throw away your old toothbrush after three months or when the bristles start to flare, whichever comes first. If your rocket hair much earlier than every three months, you might be brushing too hard. Try easing.

Choose a brush that has a stamp of approval by the American Dental Association - The type of brush you use is not as important as brushing the right way and do it twice a day. Any approved brush tool, but we must use.

Power is fine, but not always necessary - electric toothbrushes are assisted or an ideal alternative to a manual toothbrush. They are particularly useful for people who do not always use proper brushing techniques. They are also a good choice for people with physical limitations that make brushing difficult. Using a electric toothbrush for at least two minutes and not push too hard.

Toothpaste is not only clean the teeth. They have special ingredients to prevent tooth decay, controls plaque, tartar control, whitening, gum care, or to help sensitive teeth.

Most toothpastes contain fluoride, which has been shown to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride can also leave small pits worse. You can even reverse early cavities.

Tartar control toothpastes will be useful for people who tend to build up tartar quickly. Someone who receives dental stains can be useful whitening toothpaste. Whitening toothpastes only remove surface stains such as caused by smoking, tea or coffee. You can whiten teeth that are stained at a deeper level, talk to your dentist.

Your needs will probably change with age, so do not be surprised if your hygienist recommends a type of toothpaste that has not used before. Look for the ADA seal of approval of toothpaste. The seal guarantees that the toothpaste has met the standards established by the American Dental Association. Then choose toothpaste that knows and feels better. Gel or paste, wintergreen or spearmint: It works the same way, so pick one you like.

Some people find that certain ingredients in toothpaste irritate the teeth, cheeks or lips. If the teeth become more sensitive or mouth is irritated after brushing, try changing toothpastes. If the problem persists, consult your dentist.

How to brush your teeth

Modified Bass brushing technique:

Hold the toothbrush against your teeth laterally with hair down your gums.

Tilt the brush, then brush pointing to the gum.

Move the brush back and forth with short strokes. The tips of the hairs should stay in one place, but the head of the brush should move back and forth. You can also make small circles with the brush. This allows the bristles to slide gently under the gumline. Do this for about 20 or 20 strokes of the circles. Gums, this type of brush should not cause pain. If it hurts, brush softer.

Film roll or brush so the bristles out from under the gums against the teeth of the tooth. This helps move the plaque under the gumline.

Repeat this procedure for each tooth in the interiors and exteriors.

Inside front teeth can be difficult to keep the brush on the side. Therefore, to maintain instead of vertically. Use the same gentle back and forth or circular brushing action. Complete with a roll of film or brush teeth.

Clean the surface of the teeth to bite or chew, so keep the bristles straight down on those surfaces.

Move the brush back and forth or in tiny circles to clean the entire surface. Move the new tooth or area until all teeth are cleaned.

Rinse with water.

You can remove the bacteria deeper into your mouth by brushing the tongue. Brush gently but firmly back to the front. Do not go so far back in your mouth that you are a joke. Rinse again.

Flossing

Many people have never learned to floss as children. But flossing is essential for healthy gums and it is never too late to start. A common rule of thumb is that any new habit becomes second nature after only three weeks. If you have questions, ask your dentist or hygienist to give you a lesson.

Here are some general tips on flossing:

Floss once a day - most dentists recommend flossing at least once a day. If you tend to get food between the teeth, can floss more often.

Take your time - Do not rush.

Choose yourself - Most people think that just before bedtime is an ideal time to floss. But it is better to find a time that suits you best. So it is very likely to floss regularly.

Do not skimp on the wire - I use a lot of floss as you need to clean both sides of each tooth with a new cycle. In fact, you may need the wire several times a tooth (using new parts FLOSS) to remove all food. Some operators think that the reuse of parts of the floss can move bacteria from one tooth to another.

Choose the type that suits you best - There are several types of thread: waxed and unwaxed, flavored and unflavored, ribbons and thread. Try a few before you settle on one to use everyday. Waxed dental floss works best in people with teeth close together. Harder, resistant varieties Shred-wire works well for those rough edges toothed.

How to floss

Hold the floss as they wish. The most common way is to wrap the wire around the middle finger. Taut and controlled with the index finger. You can also wind around the index and give it the thumb and middle finger. Some people just keep the ends of dental floss or wire-guided tool. (If you have a fixed bridge, a bridge threader can drive the floss under the bridge for a better deal.)

How you hold the thread is not as important as what you do with it. If you can not settle in a good way, ask your dentist or hygienist for suggestions.

Hold the wire, then a short segment is ready to work with.

Gently guide the wire two teeth. If the fit is tight, use the back-and-forth motion to work the thread through the narrow place. Do not snap the line, you can cut your gums.

Keep the thread on the front and back of a tooth, it becomes a form "C". This wraps the wire around the edge of the tooth.

Move the wire to the base of the tooth and the space between the teeth and gums.

Move the thread up and down with slight pressure on the companies Remove the plate of the tooth. Do not push so hard that the injury to the gums.

Repeat for all parts of the tooth, including the outside of the last tooth. Before dental floss to a clean segment of each edge of the tooth.

Other ways to clean between teeth

To complete your home brushing and flossing, your dentist or hygienist propose one or more of the following:

interdental cleaners - These cleaners work better than flossing for people with large spaces between teeth. Some seem tiny brushes. Others are like three sides, large toothpicks. These cleaners also work well in people who have keys or missing teeth, and people with gum surgery. You can find in most stores and pharmacies.

Oral Irrigation - These are electronic devices. They took the water pump stable or button. They do not seem to remove the plaque that is attached to the tooth. But they are well rinsed of food and garbage in their pockets between the teeth, or braces. I am also using medicine to provide hard to reach. For example, a prescription rinse for gum pockets can be sprayed into the oral irrigator.

interdental brush tip - These soft rubber pens are used to clean the teeth and under the gumline. Plaque and food debris can be removed by a stream of the tip along the gum line.

Mouthwashes and rinses - such as toothpaste, mouth rinse or wash your choice to drive the need for oral hygiene. Over-the-counter rinses can freshen your breath, add fluoride or kill bacteria that cause gingivitis. Some mouthwashes have been designed to help loosen plaque before the brush. Ask your dentist or dental hygienist to recommend washing it would be best for you. If you want to avoid alcohol, read the labels of ingredients. Many over-the-counter mouthwashes contain high amounts of alcohol. In some cases, your dentist may prescribe a stronger fluoride or antibacterial rinse for you.