1. What should be considered when choosing a toothbrush?
Whether the bristles of the brush are rounded, the suitability of the raw materials and dyes used in terms of health, whether they comply with TSE standards, personally; Care should be taken to purchase a brush with a suitable shape according to the mouth structure, health of the gums and hand skills.
2. What are the types of toothbrushes?
Toothbrush types according to their bristle hardness; It has been diversified as Hard, Medium Hard and Soft. These brushes are also available as manual or electric.
3. What are the rules to be observed when brushing teeth?
The most important thing we should apply when brushing teeth is to brush all surfaces in the most effective and correct way. For this; It is necessary to brush thoroughly between the chewing surfaces of the teeth in the lower jaw and upper jaw and the chewing surfaces of the teeth in the anterior-posterior and back. While brushing; While brushing the outer surfaces, the toothbrush should be held with half of the bristles on the surface of the tooth and the other half on the gum. After that; Without moving the brush, the upper jaw should be tilted up and 45 degrees down the lower jaw. Again, without moving the brush, the side surfaces should be brushed with small circular movements 8-10 times, and chewing surfaces with forward and backward movements. When these procedures are completed, the mouth should be rinsed with plenty of water. Do not cause the brush to damage the gums by applying excessive force during brushing. A healthy mouth is achieved by having healthy gums. Gums bleeding during brushing are a harbinger of gum disease.
4. What amount of toothpaste should be used for brushing?
Toothpaste should not be squeezed to cover the brush head from end to end. This much paste will be spilled and wasted during brushing. It is sufficient to spray paste half the length of the bristles in the middle of the bristles. In cases where there is no paste, it may be sufficient to brush the teeth with just water. However, it should be brushed with toothpaste at least twice a day.
5. How often should teeth be brushed?
Least; It should be brushed twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, before going to bed. In fact, it's okay to brush after every meal. If this is not possible, the mouth should be rinsed with plenty of water after eating. Brushing should be done at night, before going to bed. A mouth with food residues prepares the ground for the formation of a bacterial plaque.
6. Is brushing teeth too often harmful?
The bristle structure of the toothbrush is soft and if brushing is done correctly, it will not harm the teeth. However, improper brushing with a brush that is too hard and has bristles that are not well rounded with deformed ends causes tooth enamel to wear.
7. What is the harm of unbrushed teeth?
Teeth that are not brushed primarily harm themselves and their surroundings with bad breath that causes discomfort.
Since there is no brushing, food residues accumulated between the teeth and at the tooth-gum junction cause the formation of bacterial plaque in these areas. The bacterial plaque that accumulates over time prepares the ground for gingivitis and future gingival recession. Even healthy teeth can be lost because of this. Bacteria accumulating between teeth cause tooth decay. If the teeth are not brushed for a while, gingival bleeding occurs during the first brushing. This bleeding can be corrected with regular and continuous oral care.
8. Which of the foods consumed are harmful to dental health?
Generally, sugary and acidic foods adversely affect dental health. However, after consuming such foods, if the mouth is rinsed with plenty of water, bacteria production may be delayed. Especially after eating foods such as biscuits and chocolate sticking to the teeth, the mouth should be thoroughly rinsed and brushed if possible.
9. How is oral health maintained?
Oral health can be maintained with regular oral care. A toothbrush suitable for the oral structure, toothpaste, correct brushing method, changing the toothbrush at appropriate intervals, cleaning the interfaces by using dental floss with the toothbrush, and going to the dentist every six months for control, even if there is no problem, protecting your oral health. will be enough.
10. What is the main cause of tooth decay?
Main cause of tooth decay; It is a "Microbial Dental Plaque". The reason is; It is millions of microbes that accumulate on all surfaces of the teeth, at the junction of the teeth and gums, as a result of not cleaning the mouth. If this plaque is not cleaned, harmful substances produced by microbes cause tooth decay and gum diseases. Plaque does not come off as a result of mouth rinsing or rubbing with fingers. To eliminate this, a toothbrush should definitely be used.