How to maintain dental health? Below, we'll explain daily dental care and oral hygiene practices.
1. Choose the right toothbrush and brush correctly
Avoid hard-bristled toothbrushes, as excessive pressure can damage enamel (leading to sensitivity and cavities) and cause gum recession.Conversely, soft-bristled brushes effectively protect enamel. We recommend cleaning teeth daily using a circular scrubbing motion for two minutes. Always inspect brushes carefully before purchasing.
2. Use the Right Toothpaste
Today's market offers a dazzling array of toothpastes, including calcium-enriched and fluoride varieties. However, fluoride remains the most crucial component for dental protection. Toothpastes claiming to contain other nutrients not only offer no additional benefits but can also erode enamel and cause gum recession if used improperly.
3. Maintain a healthy diet
Whenever you eat, especially foods high in sugar and starch, bacteria in your mouth convert them into organic acids to digest the food. It's important to note that these same acids can also attack your teeth, leading to cavities. It's recommended to eat some fruit or chew sugar-free gum after meals. This can effectively help clear bacteria from your mouth and prevent oral diseases.
4. Limit Hard Foods
Many people enjoy hard foods like ice cubes, hard candies, and walnuts for their satisfying texture and chewiness.In fact, moderate consumption of hard foods can be beneficial for dental health, as the constant chewing helps strengthen teeth. However, excessive consumption can lead to gum fractures and damage to the teeth.
5. Avoid food staining
Tooth enamel acts like a sponge, readily absorbing pigments from foods like coffee, cola, and red wine. If teeth aren't cleaned promptly after consumption, these pigments accumulate over time, adhering to the tooth surface and causing teeth to appear dull and yellowish.
6. Maintain Oral Hygiene
Bleeding gums and bad breath are signs of gum disease. To prevent bad breath, drink plenty of water to keep your mouth moist (water and saliva help inhibit bacterial growth) and regularly use a tongue scraper to remove bacteria from your tongue. For bleeding gums, adopt proper brushing techniques and floss to remove plaque.If symptoms persist without improvement, seek prompt dental care.
7. Regularly floss your teeth
Bacteria trapped between teeth can accumulate over time, forming plaque—the primary culprit behind cavities and gum disease.It's recommended to floss at least once daily to remove plaque hiding between teeth. Women can keep a floss pick or other oral care items in their makeup bag for convenient cleaning anytime, anywhere, to maintain dental health.
8. Schedule Regular Professional Cleanings
For healthy teeth, visit your dentist at least twice a year for thorough cleanings. Some may wonder if home cleaning suffices—this is a misconception. While daily cleaning is possible, home tools have limitations and cannot achieve the same level of thorough gum cleaning as professional care.