Brushing teeth is a well-known oral care method, and it is also the most basic and main method to remove dental plaque. First of all, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and brushing at night is especially important. The food residue on the tooth surface is not removed in time, which provides extremely rich nutrients for bacteria. Bacteria can proliferate in large quantities and produce more harmful substances at the same time. During sleep, saliva secretion is reduced, which cannot be well neutralized and diluted. Harmful substances, which can cause serious harm to teeth.
1. Regarding the choice of toothbrush and toothpaste: Toothbrushes are generally recommended to choose soft toothbrushes to avoid damage to teeth or gums. In recent years, there are many types of toothpastes containing drugs. The main functions are anti-caries, antibacterial, hemostasis, desensitization and Reduce bad breath, etc. But the medicine only plays an auxiliary role, mainly relying on mechanical cleaning. Just as when washing clothes, washing powder only plays an auxiliary role, the key is to rub.
2. Methods of brushing teeth: There are dozens of methods for brushing teeth. The key is that the toothbrush is in place and covers everything. Now only the most commonly used horizontal vibration method (also known as Bass method) is introduced. As shown:
After the general method of brushing, plaque often remains between the teeth, and other methods are needed to supplement the remaining plaque. You can use dental floss, toothpicks or gap brushes according to the size of the gap between the teeth.