Maintaining dental cleanliness requires daily care, good habits, and regular maintenance. Here are scientific and practical methods:
1. Basic cleaning: a daily routine
Brushing teeth correctly
Frequency: Twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening), with each session lasting at least 2 minutes.
Method: Use the Bass brushing technique (clean the gingival sulcus at a 45-degree angle) and avoid brushing horizontally.
Tools: Soft-bristled toothbrush or electric toothbrush (for higher cleaning efficiency).
Use dental floss/water jet
Once a day: Clean your teeth with dental floss before going to bed (40% of the area that cannot be reached by a toothbrush).
Flosser Assistance: Suitable for people wearing braces or with large gaps between teeth, but it cannot replace dental floss.
Fluoride toothpaste
Fluoride can strengthen tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay (children should use fluoride toothpaste specifically designed for children).
Clean tongue coating
Gently scrape the back of your tongue with the back of your toothbrush or tongue scraper to reduce bacteria and bad breath.
2. Dietary habits: reducing hidden dangers
Avoid high-sugar/acidic foods
Sugar nourishes bacteria, which produce acid and erode teeth; acidic foods such as carbonated drinks and lemons directly damage tooth enamel.
Alternative: Rinse your mouth after eating, or choose sugar-free gum (stimulates saliva secretion, neutralizes acidity).
Avoid eating for extended periods
Eating frequently can keep the oral cavity in an acidic environment for extended periods, increasing the risk of dental caries.
Drink plenty of water
Keep your mouth moist and flush away food residue (especially after meals).
3. Advanced nursing: Strengthening protection
Mouthwash auxiliary
Choose non-alcoholic fluoride or antibacterial mouthwash, but it cannot replace brushing your teeth.
Note: Healthy individuals do not need to use it daily, as overuse may disrupt the oral microbiota.
Pit and fissure sealant (for children)
After permanent molars erupt (between the ages of 6 and 12), pit and fissure sealants can be applied to prevent pit and fissure caries.
Fluoride coating on teeth
For children or individuals susceptible to dental caries, apply fluoride 1-2 times a year to strengthen tooth enamel.
4. Regular maintenance: prevent problems before they occur
Dental scaling
Have your teeth cleaned every 6-12 months to remove dental calculus (formed by calcification of dental plaque, which cannot be removed by brushing).
Misconception: Cleaning teeth will not damage them, but instead prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Oral Examination
At least one comprehensive examination per year to detect dental caries and gum problems early.
5. Handling of special scenarios
Wearing braces/dentures: Use an orthodontic toothbrush, interdental brush, and a water flosser.
Gum bleeding: It may be an early signal of periodontal disease. Do not stop brushing your teeth due to bleeding, but seek medical examination.
Oral ulcer: Avoid spicy and irritating foods, and use a mild mouthwash (such as saline solution).
6. Common Misconceptions
"Brushing harder will make your teeth cleaner" → but it will damage your gums and enamel instead.
"If it doesn't hurt, don't see a dentist" → Many dental diseases are painless in their early stages, and by the time they are discovered, they have already become severe.
"Flossing will make the gaps between teeth bigger" → Not if used correctly. The enlargement of gaps between teeth is caused by dental calculus or gingival recession.
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