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Top 5 tips for dental care
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2. Nowadays, a choice of dental health and care
products are available to help get rid of the
bacteria and plaque. Dental care is a lot more
than brushing the teeth twice a day. Below
are several tips to help keep the cavity free
teeth:
3. Brushing
Brush the teeth twice daily. Brush first
thing in the morning to help with
removing the bacteria and plaque that
has built up over night, and again just
before going to bed. Dentists
recommend brushing for at least two
minutes. Use a brush with soft bristles, a
small head, and hold at a 45° angle. Aim
to work slowly around the mouth
cleaning each tooth in turn and make
sure to avoid missing any areas. Replace
a tooth-brush every three months to
maintain the effectiveness of the
bristles.
4. Flossing
Brushing isn't enough. Use dental tape or
floss to help clean between the teeth. This
helps to remove the build up of plaque inbetween the teeth. Flossing should take
place before brushing. Since up to 85% of
dental issues relates to areas between the
teeth, it is crucial to have in place a regular
schedule of flossing. Use an interdental
brush for larger gaps.
5. Electric toothbrush
For superior teeth cleaning, an electric
toothbrush offers better performance
compared to using the standard manual
toothbrush. A motorized toothbrush includes
an interchangeable brush head sized to cup
around the tooth for more efficient and
faster cleaning action. Many of the brand
names in the dental industry manufacture
electric toothbrushes for the adult and child.
6. Oral irrigators
Oral irrigators (also called Waterjets) offer
an alternative to dental floss or tape. Oral
irrigators generate a pressurized stream of
water to clear plaque in the difficult to
reach areas between the teeth. Tests show
using an oral irrigator with daily brushing
helps eliminate almost 95% more plaque
compared to brushing alone. This
pressurized steam of water helps with
improving gum health by a significant
margin. It also lessens the impact of
calculus and gingivitis after a period of
three or four weeks.
7. Mouthwash
Rinsing the mouth with mouthwash
increases the chance of reaching areas
of the mouth that can't be touched by
using the toothbrush alone. Use the
mouthwash first thing in the morning
and last thing at night, and after
brushing the teeth. An alcohol-free
mouthwash is often preferred. Alcohol
can act as an irritant leaving the mouth
dry. This reduces the saliva present in
the mouth, which means the teeth are
more vulnerable to the build up of
bacteria.
