Huang Xiaofei, chief physician of the Department of Stomatology, Changjiang Shipping General Hospital, said that there are indeed cases of tooth defects caused by long-term side brushing in clinic, which are common among middle-aged and elderly people and also among young people, but rare. Dr. Huang said that it was because of the failure to master the correct brushing method and the long-term mechanical wear that the hard tissues of the buccal and cervical teeth were finally damaged.
So, how to brush your teeth correctly to avoid tooth damage?
Specific sequence steps:
Generally, brush in sequence from the last tooth on one side. Keep the toothbrush at 45 with the tooth surface, brush the gingival margin obliquely, and move the toothbrush back and forth with moderate force in groups of two or three teeth. Also pay attention to brushing the upper teeth from top to bottom and brushing the lower teeth from bottom to top. Don't turn it upside down. Then brush the inside of the teeth and repeat the above actions.
When brushing the inside of the front teeth, erect the toothbrush and brush it from the gum to the crown position with moderate strength. Then brush the chewing surface, put the toothbrush on the chewing surface and move the toothbrush back and forth.
Before brushing your teeth, you should also take a sip of water, spit it out after half a minute, then immerse your toothbrush in the water cup, and then you can start brushing your teeth in the above order. Brush each tooth surface moderately, spit out the foam after brushing and clean up the oral foam.
In terms of frequency, you can brush twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Don't eat after brushing your teeth at night. If you continue to eat, there will be bacteria in your mouth. Then what you brushed before is equivalent to not brushing, and you have to brush it again.
Besides brushing your teeth, you should also have the following good habits:
silk floss
Get into the habit of flossing your teeth every day, because flossing can remove plaque and bacteria that can't be touched by brushing your teeth alone. It's best to floss first and then brush your teeth, so that you can clean it more thoroughly.
Eat foods that are good for oral health.
Common ones are: whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean meat and low-fat dairy products, which are beneficial to dental health.
Use fluoride toothpaste
The effectiveness of fluoride in toothpaste has been tested and proved. Fluoride can effectively prevent dental caries, enhance the ability of tooth caries prevention and help to protect teeth.
Limit sugar intake
Various sugars can provide nutrition for bacteria in dental plaque, and then destroy enamel and eventually lead to tooth decay. So try to eat less sugary drinks, sweets and sweets. If you eat, be sure to rinse your mouth in time.
Restrict acidic foods
Like sugar, acidic foods have the same effect on teeth. Acid can damage tooth enamel, corrode tooth enamel, reduce tooth hardness, and cause tooth pain and sensitivity. If not treated in time, acid will continue to corrode teeth, teeth will become fragile, and even incorrect brushing methods will lead to tooth defects.
My colleague likes to eat sweet and sour, and sometimes he doesn't rinse his mouth before going to bed. Some time ago, he had a small defect at the root of his front teeth, thinking that his gums were exposed. As a result, the doctor told him that he often ate sweet and sour and didn't brush his teeth in time. He also said that the side brush was not good.
In short, in addition to brushing your teeth correctly, maintaining good oral hygiene habits and eating habits is also the key to preventing tooth damage. At the same time, everyone should have regular oral examinations, find problems in time, handle teeth and protect their health.