Dentists tell us the wrong way to brush your teeth that many people have become addicted to. What’s the best way to brush your teeth?
Dentists tell us the wrong way to brush your teeth that many people have become addicted to. How to brush your teeth? How to choose a toothbrush? When is the best time to brush?
Brushing your teeth is to remove bacteria and food particles in the mouth, prevent tooth decay and gum disease. However, even though many people brush their teeth regularly every day, the methods and understanding used may not be correct. Huang Binyang (黃斌洋), a Taiwanese dentist, recommends choosing a toothbrush with soft bristles, a small head, and bristles that are not too dense. And while using, do not get the toothpaste wet. Use the “dry brushing” method to allow the toothpaste to contact the teeth for a longer time.
Huang Binyang said on the program 醫點不誇張 that it is generally recommended to brush your teeth at least twice a day, but he himself brushes his teeth five times a day and pays great attention to choosing a toothbrush. It should use soft bristles, a small head. And not densely packed hair, and make sure that it can brush the last teeth. “I use a children’s toothbrush.”
He said the dentistry industry often recommends the Bass Technique, which uses circular motions to clean between teeth. Start by holding the brush at a 45-degree angle and gently brushing, then moving it in a circular motion. Finally, use the same circular motion over your chewing surfaces in a gentle motion.
Huang Binyang said that when brushing your teeth, you should not get the toothpaste wet. Because when it is wet, it will foam. And when there is foam, many people will want to rinse their mouths immediately. So the toothpaste will not stay in the mouth for long. “The new idea is to brush dry, so that the teeth can contact the toothpaste for a longer time. And you don’t have to rinse it out immediately.”
He also warned that not everyone is suitable for mouthwash because mouthwash often contains medicated ingredients. It is suitable for use after gum surgery, swollen, red or inflamed gums to help inhibit bacteria. However, if the สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น mouth is already healthy, it is not recommended to use it often or for a long period of time. “From clinical observation, it was found that using mouthwash for a long time may cause the tongue to change color, stain the teeth, taste abnormalities or increase tartar formation.”
As for the popular question, should you brush your teeth immediately after eating? Huang Binyang explained that if the food you eat is mainly protein, you can brush your teeth immediately. However, if it is a food with high acidity, it is recommended to wait 15–20 minutes before brushing because brushing immediately can damage the tooth enamel. However, because the process is complicated, the dental industry currently recommends that after eating, you rinse your mouth with plain water first to wash away food particles, then let the remineralization reaction, which is the process of restoring minerals to the teeth, begin to work, and then brush your teeth 15–20 minutes later.