5 dental mistakes that prevent your smile from becoming perfect

It turns out that not everything is so simple. Dentist Marina Kolesnichenko will talk about five common mistakes in dental care that lead to cavities and other problems.

Before revealing the secrets of choosing a brush, it is necessary to say a few words about dental floss. It is necessary as a first step in dental care, as it frees the interdental spaces from food particles. Quality floss should slide smoothly between your teeth. Now about choosing a brush – everything is not at all as simple as it seems. Toothbrushes should be selected individually and not buy 3 or 4 for all family members. How to do?

Toothbrushes should be kept clean and changed in a timely manner – a regular (manual) brush once a month! Yes, yes, so often! After all, brush bristles resist plaque buildup over time, and an unwashed brush becomes a breeding ground for bacteria.

But let’s not forget the brush’s closest friend – toothpaste. There is no so-called pasta for the whole family. For each, you need to choose your own personal paste, which is optimal for maintaining hygiene. It is best not to use the same paste for more than 4 months. Also remember: toothpastes with an anti-cavity effect, against plaque and tartar, for the prevention of gum disease are your best friends. But it is better not to buy, without consulting a dentist, pastes against bleeding and inflammation of the gums, mucous membranes, against dry mouth, as well as whitening pastes and pastes for smokers.

You should not brush your teeth horizontally (this can lead to abrasion of the enamel near the gums), but in a sweeping circular motion. Consider 3 important points:

After brushing your teeth, be careful to clean your tongue with a special brush or scraper. If there is plaque on the tongue, it will gradually disappear with regular cleaning. And the last thing: it doesn’t matter how long you brush your teeth, but what the result is. The surface of the teeth should be smooth. By the way, keep in mind that cleaning the inner surface requires 3 times more effort than the outer surface.

Do you think mouthwashes are just another marketing ploy and financial scam? But no! Rinses help protect the cleaned surface of the teeth and prevent the formation of plaque, thereby helping to solve the main task of oral care – the fight against dental plaque. Choose a rinse aid that does not contain ethyl alcohol or strong antiseptics. The best choice is for products from the categories “anti-plaque” (anti-plaque) and “anti-tartar” (against tartar).

In an effort to achieve snow whiteness, some people go overboard with bleaching. Remember, there are 4 indications for such a procedure:

But there are many more contraindications: adolescence, pregnancy, lactation, pathological abrasion, deep cracks, sensitivity to physical and chemical factors. It is also important to remember: too frequent bleaching can damage the enamel and the anatomical integrity of the teeth, leading to defects and increased sensitivity. You did not answer ? Next, keep in mind that before the procedure you will need to do professional hygiene at the dentist and consult with him about the complications of home bleaching, the timing of these sessions and a special diet. A consultation with a dentist is also necessary so as not to be disappointed with the result obtained – after all, advertising may promise one thing, but in the end you will get something completely different. And remember: only your teeth are subject to bleaching, not fillings, crowns and veneers!