Cosmetic Dentistry Weblog

Having a poor oral hygiene may cause gingivitis and other gum problems, tooth decay, bad breath, tartar build-up and even loss of teeth.

Take poor hygiene in our mouths does not mean brushing teeth, means you can make mistakes in doing so, as not using all the elements necessary or not knowing it right.

A person who brushes his teeth daily but does so incorrectly fails to completely remove bacteria and food debris. They remain there and that is what sometimes disease. For good dental cleaning, we follow the advice detailed below you.

Items required for optimal dental cleaning

* Toothbrush: Preferably small and rounded tips to easily handle all the teeth. Must be soft bristles to remove debris without causing injuries on the gums. Should change your toothbrush every three months if you are one who has used a long time and have bristles bent and worn open or will not do a proper job of cleaning.

* Toothpastes: Containing flour, to improve the breath mint and ponteciados ingredients to strengthen the teeth.

* Thread or dental floss: The brush does not reach to remove and clean in between the teeth, then using this we can do, preferably should be waxed so you can slide more easily.

* Mouthwash: This serves to complete remove all the bacteria, plates and enhance the good breath. You can choose one that has mint flavor are also fruit-flavored mouthwash.

How to brush teeth correctly?

Most people brush their teeth with horizontal movements, this is incorrect. For good dental cleaning, you do it right.

Take the brush and put a bit of toothpaste and start brushing the teeth of the top, from the gums down. The bottom teeth are brushed from the gum upwards. The brush should cover two teeth. You make that move vertically 10 times. The molars and premolars brush it with circular motions. Do not forget to brush the back teeth.

After brushing the teeth, you should also pay attention to your tongue, because that is where many bacteria are deposited. Do it from the top down, not press hard brush and slowly to avoid gagging. Some toothbrushes include tongue cleaner, and cheeks.

The rinse water must be warm. This will avoid damage to sensitive gums or cold water.

To always have a good dental cleaning, you should brush your teeth three times a day, ideally you do it after every meal.