There are several ways and techniques to keep your teeth and mouth as healthy as possible. Our oral hygiene specialist is happy to share her knowledge with you. Read her tips and avoid any mouth problems.
Not brushing often enough!
While it is obvious, it is undoubtedly the most common of these pitfalls. It is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day as it stops the bacterial build-up of plaque. This way you prevent this plaque from having harmful effects in the form of cavities and gum infections. Slice that has been there longer being more harmful than young plaque. Studies have shown that even skipping a single brushing session can initiate the cavity formation process. And plaque build-up along the gum line is one of the leading causes of gum disease. So brush more often!
Incorrect brushing technique
Failure to use the correct toothbrush
Toothbrushes come in different shapes and sizes. On the shelves, you will see hard to ultra-soft brushes with short and long bristles, bristles of nylon or rubber and in all kinds of trendy colours. I recommend the use of an extra-soft toothbrush. This is important because a soft brush will prevent gum recession from occurring. Gum recession exposes the root and can cause sensitivity to heat and cold. In addition, the material that makes up your root is softer and also more sensitive to the effect of brushing too hard. It will wear out this way and thus increase mouth problems.
Not changing the toothbrush often enough
We’ve all done it at one time or another, use a toothbrush that should have already disappeared in the trash. On average, it is recommended to replace the brush every three months. As soon as the bristles start to separate, and thus lose their effectiveness, it is high time to replace the brush. Make sure there are always brushes or brush heads in stock so that a brush can be replaced in time.
Do not clean between teeth
It doesn’t matter how well or how often you brush, not every spot between the teeth can be reached with a toothbrush. In practice, it appears that 60% of the dental plaque can be brushed away with a toothbrush, but that a stoker, brush or water flosser is required for the remaining 40%. Cleaning interdental with the help of stickers, brushes or other interdental aids will help remove plaque and food debris that has built up between the teeth. Daily interdental cleaning, possibly with supplementation of Bluem® oral gel, prevents and resolves gingivitis (inflamed gums) and periodontal disease.
Too much sugar
Our diet in today’s welfare society is one of the main causes of tooth decay. Often, far too much sugar is consumed unnoticed. Avoid excessive consumption of sugary drinks and reduce the number of times you eat between meals. In addition, it is important to shorten the consumption time and residence time of sugar-rich products in the mouth. Think of sweets, liquorice and chewing gum that can cause more imbalance due to their relatively long presence in the mouth. Not only your mouth but your entire body will thank you.
Do not visit the dentist
Even if you stick to all the previous tips, it is still important to see a dentist regularly. Depending on the condition of your teeth at least once a year. A visit to the dentist can ensure that problems are noticed in time and can therefore also be solved!
