Oral hygiene is very important. Unfortunately, this is still not important to many people. The source of many problems for the mouth and teeth is poor oral hygiene.
Every human being should brush his teeth three times a day. That is, brush after every meal. In addition to toothbrushes, flossing and mouth washing are also recommended by dentists. But unfortunately, people only brush their teeth once a day.
Lack of oral hygiene and its many problems
Why is brushing important after every meal? When we eat, food remains between the teeth, these food debris are removed only by brushing and flossing. Otherwise, they remain between the teeth. The bacteria produced by these nutrients gradually penetrate all the teeth. Bacteria accumulate and become dental plaque. Dental plaque is a major cause of tooth decay, gum infection, tooth loss, and other dental problems.
Plaque initially attacks the enamel and crown of the tooth, destroying it and reaching the root and living part of the tooth, the pulp. Plaque is removed only by scaling the teeth, otherwise, they become very strong and dangerous bacteria that cause decay and acute infection.
Bacteria damage the root of the tooth by destroying the tooth pulp. If tooth decay is not treated at this stage, there is a possibility of tooth loss.
In addition to preventing tooth decay, brushing also prevents bad breath.
Brushing the tongue
Most of us have a laid-back attitude when it comes to painting a picture about ourselves. If the tongue, like the teeth, is exposed to the growth of bacteria. Bacteria grow on the tongue villi and cause bad breath. Bacteria reduce the power of taste by covering the human tongue. If you brush your tongue properly, the sense of taste will be strengthened again.
Bacteria that grow on the tongue can also spread to other parts of the mouth, causing periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Choose the right toothbrush for your tongue
It is better to use special toothbrushes to brush your tongue. Some toothbrushes made for teeth can also be used for the tongue. The edge of these toothbrushes is made of a material that can be used to brush the tongue.
There is also a tongue toothbrush on the back and end of some toothbrushes that can be used to clean the tongue. In addition, pharmacies sell special toothbrushes that you can use to brush your tongue.
The correct way to brush your tongue
You need to brush your tongue once or twice a day. This does not necessarily have to be with toothpaste. You can also brush your tongue after brushing your teeth.
To brush your tongue, pull the toothbrush from the tip of your tongue to the tip of your tongue. Do this several times. You will see that white or yellow on the tongue turns red. To avoid nausea, it is better to brush your teeth vertically.
You do not need to brush your teeth close to your throat, as this can cause nausea. After brushing, you can use antibacterial mouthwashes or a solution of lukewarm water and salt to make sure.
See a dentist
Some people are prone to tooth decay and common gum infections. Everyone should see a dentist regularly. Dentists recommend that people see a dentist every 6 months to check the health of their teeth and gums.
In this annual check-up, radiographs are usually taken of the teeth. From this image, the dentist can check for tooth decay and infection and other problems.
