Why does the stuff between teeth smell so bad? It needs to be removed in time

When we remove things from between teeth, we will find a very bad smell, which will damage the teeth over time. We should take good care of our oral cavity and remove things from between teeth in time. You can use toothpicks or dental floss, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and remember to rinse your mouth after meals.

1. The reason why things between teeth smell bad is mainly protein. The gaps between teeth in the mouth are an oxygen-free environment with a suitable temperature. This provides convenience for anaerobic bacteria, which break down proteins and produce ammonia, which creates smell. It's harmful to your teeth over time!

2. How to remove things from between teeth

1. Food is stuck between teeth and cannot be completely removed by rinsing the mouth or brushing the teeth. A toothpick or dental floss is needed to remove it. You should choose wooden, bamboo or metal toothpicks that are thin and flexible, with a smooth and clean tip, hard and not easy to break. When flossing your teeth, be gentle and be careful not to damage your gums, otherwise, it may easily cause gingivitis.

2. One type of dental floss is in a roll, and you can take as much length as you need; the other type is to fix the dental floss on a device for use. Press the dental floss into the gaps between teeth, but do not press it hard into the tissue under the gums to prevent gum bleeding and pain. Scrape each tooth surface up and down 3 to 6 times to achieve the cleaning purpose.

3. If food impaction occurs frequently but there is no obvious dental disease, you can also prepare a No. 5 dental probe to remove food from between teeth. Because the probe has a certain suitable curvature, it is easier to remove food impacted by the back teeth (molars) than a straight toothpick. It can be disinfected with 75% alcohol before and after use to keep it clean. In addition, when picking your teeth, do not use hairpins, pins, sewing needles, small wooden sticks, wire, etc., as this will damage the gums, increase the gaps between teeth, or cause bacterial infection.