Experts warn about the protection of oral and dental health… Tongue cleaning with the help of toothbrushes or tongue cleaners, dental floss and mouthwash are important in order to prevent plaque and tartar formation. While sharp and hard objects such as toothpicks that can damage the teeth should not be used, it is also noted that hard brushing should be avoided. Toothbrushes need to be replaced after 200 uses.
Üsküdar University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics Research Assistant Cansu Şeyma Ağrılı made an assessment on correct dental care.
Oral and dental health is closely related to general health.
Stating that oral and dental health should not be considered as a single field, Research Assistant Cansu Şeyma Ağrılı said, “Oral and dental health is closely related to chronic diseases and general health status. Every factor that will contribute to the improvement and development of oral and dental health is important for public health. said.
Tongue cleaning is also important.
Providing information on correct dental care, Ağrılı listed his recommendations as follows:
In order to protect the health of teeth and gums, teeth should be brushed for 2 minutes at least 2 times a day with the most suitable toothbrush and toothpaste.
Correct tooth brushing technique means using the brush from the gingiva to the tooth in both jaws. That is, the one-way sweep should be from red to white.
Tongue cleaning should be done with the help of toothbrush or tongue cleaners.
Use dental floss and mouthwashes
In order to prevent the formation of plaque and tartar, the residual materials between the teeth should be cleaned with dental floss after each brushing.
After tooth brushing, mouthwashes should be used for a more effective mouth cleaning.
The goal in oral and dental health is to reach all teeth and gums and to provide hygiene of soft tissue. In addition to brushing, mouthwash and other oral care products, mouth showers based on spraying pressured water with adjusted intensity should be used in order to clean more effectively.
Oral and dental care should be started from the first tooth.
Research Assistant Cansu Şeyma Ağrılı noted that oral and dental care should be started from the 6th month in infancy and said, “Oral and dental care should start with the appearance of the first tooth in the mouth. 12-18. Mouth and teeth can be cleaned after meals in the morning and evening with the help of cheesecloth or gauze soaked up to a month. After the molars erupt, the use of brushes can be started. It is recommended to start using the paste from the age of 3 and brushing teeth under parental supervision. said.
What should be considered in dental care?
Mentioning the points to be considered in dental care, Üsküdar University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics Research Assistant Cansu Şeyma Ağrılı said:
The consumption of sugar and sugary foods that cause acidity that causes plaque and caries formation on the teeth should be minimized.
Excessive consumption of tea and coffee and smoking should be avoided as much as possible, as they cause staining on the teeth.
Sharp and hard objects such as toothpicks that may damage the teeth should not be used.
Hard brushing should be avoided.
Particular attention should be paid to ensure that the fluoride content of the water consumed during childhood is at a sufficient level. In the case of using tap water in areas with low fluoride content in the water, fluoride supplementation should be applied when necessary in line with the recommendations of the dentist.
Dental examinations should be done regularly, at least once every 6 months.
With continuous use (twice a day for seven days a week), the average lifespan of a toothbrush is three months. You need to replace your brush after about 200 uses; because the bristles of the toothbrush wear out. Curled or broken bristles cannot clean your teeth properly. After a few months, bacteria and food particles begin to accumulate on the toothbrush. That's why the toothbrush should be changed every three months.
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