How many times a day is the healthiest to brush your teeth

Many people have not thought carefully about how many times a day it is healthiest to brush your teeth. Teeth are part of the digestive system and play an important role in digestion, so we must protect our teeth and keep them healthy, which involves the issue of brushing teeth. Many people brush their teeth once a day, some people brush their teeth after breakfast, and some people brush their teeth before going to bed at night. Let’s find out how many times a day it is healthiest to brush your teeth.

To protect your teeth you should pay attention to:

1. Brushing teeth: It is recommended to brush your teeth at least twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening). If conditions permit, it is also recommended to brush your teeth after meals. In fact, the number and time of brushing teeth are not the most important. The most important thing is to master the correct brushing method and brush your teeth effectively, so as to completely remove the dental plaque that can cause disease. The brushing method we advocate is a horizontal vibration brushing method. It should be emphasized that when brushing with horizontal vibration method, you must use a soft-bristled toothbrush, otherwise it will hurt the gums. In addition, the brushing angle is also very important. As shown in the figure, the bristles of the toothbrush must be placed at the junction of the gums and teeth, and then the long axis of the toothbrush and the teeth should be at a 45-degree angle, and all surfaces should be brushed. There is also a saying that advocates brushing the tongue, especially for people with bad breath. Brushing the tongue while brushing your teeth can effectively get rid of bad breath. What should you pay attention to when choosing a toothbrush?

2. Toothpaste: Oral diseases are mainly caries and periodontal disease. Fluoride toothpaste is the best for preventing caries.

3. Floss:

Because we can only brush the outside and inside of our teeth, but we cannot brush the area between the teeth. You can use dental floss to clean the area. For patients with some gaps between teeth, they can use an interdental brush to rinse.

4. Be careful of bleeding teeth: If the periodontal tissue is healthy, normal brushing will not cause bleeding. If bleeding occurs when brushing teeth, or when eating apples, these actually indicate that there is a problem with the teeth.

If you have any problems, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment.