A snow-white smile is perhaps the most importanta component of beauty and the image of a successful person. And what is necessary for a perfect smile? That's right - healthy teeth. But, alas, by nature, not everyone gets a slender row of snow-white pearls. So what should those people do whose teeth have a yellow tint and gums constantly bleed? Should they really resign themselves and try to smile less? Not at all! Proper dental care can work real miracles. By the way, do you know why our ancestors did not have any problems with their teeth and gums a long time ago? Because they had completely different food - raw meat and vegetables. And their teeth were cleaned during meals. Don't believe me? Check it out yourself: in the morning, without brushing your teeth, eat one raw carrot or apple. You will feel how your pearls become even smoother than after a toothbrush. And the gums are massaged very well. Hard vegetables perfectly clean teeth from bacterial plaque and tartar. We mostly eat soft food containing a large amount of carbohydrates and dyes. As a result, the teeth are not only not cleaned, but, on the contrary, are covered with a layer of bacterial plaque, under the influence of which they turn yellow and are destroyed. So, by and large, modern representatives of the fair sex are themselves to blame for the poor condition of their teeth.
How is tooth cleaning done?
“I brush my teeth every day, I use expensive onestoothpaste, but the smile is still yellow! " - such complaints can be heard almost every day. A very reasonable question arises: why do some people have yellow and weak teeth, while others have snow-white and healthy ones? After all, we all eat, by and large, the same food? The answer is obvious - dental care. Everyone knows the simple truth that teeth need to be brushed at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. But very often, brushing your teeth comes down to a few careless movements of the brush on the enamel. Voila! A person with a clear conscience leaves the bathroom, believing that he really did everything as it should be. However, improper oral and dental care can lead to serious consequences. One such "bad cleaning", of course, is not enough to put the oral cavity in order. Let's consider how to brush your teeth correctly. So, all surfaces should be cleaned, and not just the visible part. Therefore, first you need to clean your teeth from the outside, and then you can move on to the inside. Unfortunately, only a few people remember this. The fact is that a very large amount of dirt and plaque also remains on the inside. After some time, the remains begin to rot, which is why an unpleasant odor appears. If you do not pay attention to this problem in time, you will get caries, gastritis, and gum inflammation. So, let's learn how to brush your teeth correctly. First, thoroughly wash the brush with soap to remove bacteria and rinse your mouth. Start with the incisors, gradually moving towards the molars. Do not forget that each tooth should have at least 10 circular movements with the brush. Do not rub from side to side, because this will only smear the dirt. It is important to remember: if you brush your jaw incorrectly, food particles can get under the gums. Therefore, the movements of the brush should be directed from the base to the crown of the tooth. Dentists recommend dividing the procedure into two stages – cleaning the upper and lower jaws. Don’t forget to rinse your mouth thoroughly afterwards.
Choose the means for oral care
- Toothbrush
It is actually very important to choose correctlytoothbrush. Some women prefer to go to the pharmacy and buy the most expensive one. This is probably a fairly common mistake today. It is very important to take into account your anatomical features when buying such products. The brush, for example, should match your size. This is easy to do: go to the mirror and look at the width of two molars. This is exactly what the head should be. Otherwise, you will hardly be able to brush your teeth without damaging your gums and enamel. And do not forget that the toothbrush must be changed periodically, since after a month of use, its bristles become brittle. Hardness should be selected strictly individually for each specific person. The main thing is that it is convenient for you to brush your teeth. Nowadays, more and more people prefer electric toothbrushes. Of course, they have certain advantages over conventional ones. In this case, the head itself makes circular movements, and hundreds of times faster than a person can do. However, this pleasure is not cheap, and replacement heads must be bought every month.
- Toothpaste
The second thing you need to pay attention to isThis is the quality and composition of the toothpaste. For example, hygienic toothpaste is used to remove food debris and plaque. But the composition of therapeutic and prophylactic agents includes fluoride, calcium and many other biologically active substances. So which type of toothpaste should you give preference to? Dentists recommend using both types. In the morning, you can brush your teeth with hygienic toothpaste, and before bed - with therapeutic and prophylactic. Such oral care allows you to maintain healthy teeth, as well as prevent the possible development of caries and gum inflammation. By the way, in order for the beneficial substances to have time to penetrate the enamel, you should brush your teeth for at least 6 - 7 minutes.
- Elixir
After the enamel has been thoroughly cleaned,you need to rinse your mouth with a mouthwash. The brand of this product is not important. Just choose what you like. As a rule, all elixirs contain various herbs that prevent the development of inflammatory processes in the gums. Unfortunately, women rarely use such products.
- Dental floss
We must not forget how important it isclean the spaces between teeth in a timely manner. Some people use wooden or plastic sticks for this purpose. Moreover, many people carry the same toothpick with them for a long time. This should never be done, since such a thing should only be used once. When it is used every day, it becomes a carrier of infection. Dentists recommend using toothpicks only after meals to get rid of food debris. And for a thorough cleaning before bed, it is much wiser to use floss. Ask your dentist to teach you how to brush your teeth with dental floss. You don’t want to injure your gums, do you?
We massage the gum: we stimulate the flow of blood
Don't forget about this important componentcomprehensive oral care, such as gum massage. This simple procedure will help to get rid of bleeding, if any, and maintain healthy gums. Doctors have also noticed that massage helps a person wake up faster, as blood flows to the oral cavity and salivary glands. The procedure is very simple, anyone can handle it. To perform the massage, you will need a toothbrush with the softest bristles (the most suitable is the one sold for the smallest). Please note that even a brush with a medium degree of hardness can seriously damage the gums. The massage itself is performed as follows: first, rinse the brush with hot water, then knead it with your fingers. After that, put some dental elixir in your mouth and, without spitting it out, make soft circular movements along the outer side of the gums. The movements should be smooth, without much pressure, for 3-4 seconds in each direction. The massage should last about three minutes.
How to whiten teeth correctly
Even if we brush our teeth correctly, theyplaque may form. Dyes contained in drinks and food sometimes eat into the enamel. And you won’t be able to deal with this using just a brush. Therefore, it’s time to talk about such an important procedure as whitening. Believe me, the end result (not only healthy, but also white teeth) will definitely please you. By the way, the first thing you need to do is to review your diet. You should strictly exclude the following from it:
- Drinks with a high content of dyes.
- Strongly brewed black tea, coffee.
We must not forget about cigarettes - if you smoke,You are unlikely to be able to whiten your teeth for a long time. Therefore, try to at least reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke per day. Before you start whitening your teeth, you need to make sure that you do not have caries or any gum diseases. And only after a full examination can you begin the procedure. Of course, you can do professional whitening in a clinic. Today, dentists have several products in their arsenal that will make your teeth 6-7 shades lighter. Although it should be noted that this pleasure is quite expensive. And therefore, not everyone can afford to make a Hollywood smile. You can also go another, less expensive way - buy a special whitening mouth guard. The principle of its action is quite simple: at night, it must be lubricated with a special gel and inserted into the mouth. This method is also good, although with the help of this device you can whiten your teeth by only 3-4 shades. But many representatives of the fair sex cannot sleep with a foreign body in their mouth. You shouldn't ignore the good old proven home methods of teeth whitening. There aren't many of them, but they are quite effective and don't harm your teeth:
- Calcium
Eat as many calcium-containing foods as possible. This will help strengthen and whiten your tooth enamel.
- Lemon
Lemon zest will also help get rid of yellow enamel. Just don't resort to this method too often, as constant exposure to acid can be harmful.
- Soda
You can brush your teeth once a day using baking sodaas an additive to toothpaste. However, doctors are very skeptical about this method. Of course, your teeth will really become much whiter. But at what cost? First, your gums will be injured, and then the tooth enamel itself. This should not be allowed under any circumstances. By the way, whitening toothpastes have a similar effect, so doctors do not recommend using them for more than one week a month. You should also not forget that you need to take care of your oral cavity after eating. Nowadays, a huge amount of advertising on TV broadcasts about the benefits of chewing gum after eating. In principle, it can really help in cases where there is no way to even rinse your mouth. Now you know how to brush your teeth and take care of your oral cavity. The main thing is to do everything wisely. After all, if, for example, you press hard on the brush, start using whitening strips and pastes every day, the enamel will collapse before your eyes. We recommend reading:
