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A good set of teeth can not only be delicious, but also bring more social smiles and confidence to everyone. To maintain a beautiful and healthy set of teeth, in addition to regular oral examinations, proper oral health care is also essential in daily life. With the popularization of oral health knowledge, more and more people have mastered the correct brushing methods. Here, let's talk about some tools and misconceptions of oral health.
Toothbrush
The various ordinary toothbrushes and electric toothbrushes on the market always leave people confused, such as bamboo charcoal fiber, silver ion antibacterial, etc. In fact, when buying a toothbrush, please pay attention to the following points:
1. The tips of the bristles need to be rounded to avoid damaging oral soft tissues such as gums.
2. The size of the brush head should be based on the large teeth that can penetrate deep into the mouth, and do not blindly buy a large head toothbrush for the sake of speed and convenience.
3. Adults with healthy teeth can use bristles of general hardness, while children, the elderly, and patients with severe periodontal disease should choose soft bristled toothbrushes as much as possible.
4. Electric toothbrushes have additional power vibration and are more effective than regular toothbrushes, so it is best to choose a soft bristled toothbrush to avoid tooth damage caused by incorrect operation.
Dental floss, interdental brushes, and flossers
In fact, even after brushing teeth correctly in daily life, the oral cavity cannot be completely cleaned. The adjacent positions of teeth are usually blind spots that cannot be cleaned by brushing. At this time, dental floss or flossers can play a good role. Especially for people with misaligned teeth, periodontal disease, orthodontic procedures, and post implant maintenance, the role of dental floss and flossers is particularly important.
Toothpaste
The ingredient list of toothpaste is always a lot, but in fact, it is important to identify several key ingredients:
1. It is recommended to purchase toothpaste containing hydrated silica, which is a good friction agent that can assist in cleaning while not easily damaging tooth enamel.
2. It is recommended to buy fluoride toothpaste containing 0.1% to 0.15%. Children's toothpaste contains 0.05% to 0.11% fluoride, which can prevent dental caries.
3. For people with sensitive teeth, it is recommended to choose toothpaste containing stannous fluoride, strontium chloride, and potassium nitrate.
Other ingredients can be purchased according to personal preferences, but for certain special ingredients such as hemostatic agents - tranexamic acid (a certain brand of toothpaste), it is recommended to purchase with caution. Hemostatic toothpaste can easily mask oral problems that have already occurred and delay the condition. Toothpaste only assists toothbrushes in better cleaning teeth and does not have a therapeutic or significant whitening effect.
Mouth wash
Mouthwash cannot replace brushing teeth. Oral hygiene is mainly maintained by mechanical action - brushing teeth. Mouthwash only plays an auxiliary role, which can reduce the production of dental plaque and freshen breath. However, it is not recommended to use mouthwashes containing antibacterial agents or other functional ingredients for a long time. Long term use of such mouthwashes can easily cause physiological dysbiosis in the oral cavity, leading to related oral problems.
