We all do it, in the best case every day, several times. Washing the teeth belongs to our list of things that we have to do every day, and it often happens spontaneously. However, there are those moments when you do not want to do it, for example, when returning from the night in the town, or after a very busy day when you lie down on the couch and fall asleep with the TV. However, we should constantly keep an eye on our teeth even when we are not at home.
Here are some tips that will help you maintain oral hygiene at all times and how to take care of your teeth properly.
1. How often?
The focus is on thoroughness, not frequency. For most, it is almost impossible to thoroughly clean the plaque from your teeth during one washing, which is why experts advise brushing your teeth after every meal and at least once a day doing the intensive dental care. It is important that brushing does not neglect even one tooth. Plaque, in fact, forms on the teeth for a few hours after washing and it is the basis for the formation of tartar.
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2. What is needed for dental hygiene?
Dental hygiene is not complete with only the toothpaste and a toothbrush. Complete dental hygiene includes daily flossing and cleaning the tongue, in the ideal case. If your teeth are sensitive, proper dental rinse will help. If you add the professional teeth cleaning twice a year as well as visits to the dentist, your teeth and mouth will be healthy.
3. Which products for oral hygiene should be kept in the bathroom?
You should use toothpaste that contains fluoride, which is confirmed by numerous studies. For the right choice of toothpaste, it is advisable to consult with your dentist as there is a wide range of offerings, and the toothpaste should be selected in accordance with the teeth of the individual and the situation with the gums. Choosing a toothbrush with a short brush so you can easily reach all the surfaces of the teeth (or electric toothbrush) is equally important. The priority would be given to small brushes, thus avoiding damage to the gums as well as the flat brushes (without flexible components), which again reduces the possibility of injury to the gums.
4. How to take care of your teeth when you’re not at home? Is chewing gum okay?
In general, all the resources that stimulate the flow of saliva are okay. However, it is important that you use sugarless chewing gums. In addition, it will remove the remnants of a meal and it will give a refreshing effect.
