Brushing our teeth is a routine exercise to ensure personal hygiene of the teeth but did you know that there is a right and wrong way to brush your teeth? However, brushing teeth should be more than just a daily routine. You should make the most of that time to ensure effectiveness in maintaining oral health. In this article, I will be creating awareness to parents regarding maintaining oral health. This will help you maintain dental hygiene and that of your entire family when you share this information with them. You should also know that apart from removing plaque (hardened layer of sugar and bacteria on teeth) and food particles, brushing your teeth freshens your breath and gives you a whiter smile.
You should brush our teeth with proper technique and use the correct tools. Also, you should ensure you do it right to obtain maximum results. Tools include a toothbrush with soft nylon bristles and toothpaste. Toothbrush with soft bristles ensures you don't hurt the delicate gum linings and tongue tissues during brushing.
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There are practices you should perform before beginning to brush. You should ensure the toothbrush is not worn-out and that it has not been used for more than four months. Otherwise, replace it. When purchasing a toothbrush, ensure it has soft nylon bristles as natural bristles harbour bacteria. Also, ensure it has a head that can comfortably reach all the corners of your mouth. Lastly, floss before you brush to remove any food from your teeth.
The first step is to squeeze a considerable amount of a toothpaste brand that suits you on the toothbrush. Use a small amount of toothpaste, the recommended amount is the size of a pea, to ensure it does not form too much suds that will force you to finish early. However, fluoride toothpaste keeps your enamel strong and your teeth clean. How you brush your teeth matters a lot. You should move the toothbrush upwards and in a circular motion at an angle of 45-degree to your gum line to ensure efficiency.
Brushing your teeth should last at least three minutes to ensure you don't miss any spot. Make sure you brush the tops, backs, and fronts of your teeth. This should be done using the tip of the brush to obtain maximum scrubbing. Scrubbing the grooves that collect food particles is an added advantage in ensuring you get rid of all germs. It also removes the layer of bacteria and sugar from the teeth and prevents the formation of plaque that discolours the teeth. Another crucial part is the tongue. Ensure you brush your tongue lightly to prevent damaging the tissues. This gets rid of the bad breath. Brush the chewing surfaces of the teeth using backwards and forward motion to get rid of any food particles that may harbour bacteria.
Also, you should brush the roof your mouth, the insides of your cheeks. This helps make your entire mouth feel clean and also freshens your breath. Gently brush along the gum lining and be careful not to damage the gum as it would bring about gum diseases. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water after brushing. It is recommended to brush at least twice a day.
Brushing your teeth in the recommended manner ensures oral hygiene. This prevents you from acquiring dental infections that may result from poor oral hygiene. It also instils confidence when you speak. It also ensures that you are less likely to be embarrassed by bad breath. You are free to smile as your teeth are not discoloured due to the wrongful brushing of the teeth.
