Tips on oral hygiene

Everyone's living habits are different, so there are certain reasons for the diseases that occur in the body. Oral hygiene is very important because if a disease occurs, it will also cause other major disease problems, so you must protect your oral hygiene. Oral diseases should be prevented in daily life. So what are some tips on oral hygiene?

1. Brush your teeth with warm water every morning and evening. Brushing your teeth before going to bed is more important than brushing your teeth in the morning. In addition, you should rinse your mouth with clean water after three meals a day, and use the force of the water to remove food debris from between your teeth as much as possible.

2. Learn to floss. Brushing can only clean 70% of the teeth, and the other 30% is the gaps between the teeth. Many oral diseases are caused by unclean gaps between the teeth. Dental floss effectively removes trapped food, soft tartar, and can also clean dental plaque. Therefore, dental floss is of great significance to oral hygiene.

3. Go to a professional dental clinic for teeth cleaning once every six months. Plaque and tartar on the surface of teeth are the culprits of periodontal disease, so they must be removed regularly to maintain periodontal health. If you fail to clean your teeth regularly, tartar will accumulate and periodontal disease will become more and more serious. Gradually, you will experience swollen and painful gums, loose and displaced teeth, and even tooth loss. What we usually call "tooth loss" is actually the result of periodontal disease developing to the late stage.

4. Diet to protect teeth: Eggs, fruits, vegetables, pork rib soup, etc. are rich in protein, minerals, vitamins, etc. Regular consumption is good for strong teeth. If the human body does not take in enough protein, it is prone to dental caries. In addition, you should pay attention to protecting your teeth when eating, such as avoiding eating too much spicy and sour food to prevent the tooth enamel from being eroded and damaged. Also avoid biting hard foods with your teeth to avoid tooth cracks.

5. The oral cavity indicates the overall health. The mouth affects every other part of the body. If you have gum problems, your risk of heart disease is four times higher than the average person. If the first molars are relatively short and painful from time to time, this indicates a digestive problem.

6. Stop taking painkillers before dental treatment. Some people take medications such as aspirin regularly, but it can cause you to bleed profusely during a tooth extraction.

7. Pay close attention to the early signs of periodontal disease. If you experience bleeding gums, toothache, or pain from hot or cold stimulation of the teeth, you should pay attention to it early, because these are symptoms of dental disease and you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

8. Self-examination: look, smell, ask, and palpate. Observation means carefully observing your teeth to see if there are stains, uneven arrangement, tartar, cavities, etc. Smell and feel whether there is any bad odor in the mouth and whether it persists for a long time. Ask yourself, often ask yourself if you have toothache or sore teeth. Cut, flick the tooth with your index finger and thumb to see if there is any looseness. If you find any abnormalities, seek medical help immediately to ensure your dental health.

9. Massage your gums: Massage your gums three times a day, morning, noon and evening, to slow down alveolar bone atrophy and delay tooth loss by at least 16 years. The method is very simple. Just use your index finger to brush your gums for 5 minutes each time and it will be OK!

10. The tongue also has health codes. A bright red tongue tip may indicate thyroid or heart problems; a yellow-green tongue indicates liver or gallbladder problems; a slightly gray-brown tongue usually indicates digestive problems.