How to Take Care of Good and Right Teeth

Get used to maintaining dental hygiene by routinely rubbing it every day. But know that brushing your teeth regularly is not necessarily effective as a way to treat teeth if the technique is not right.

Already brush your teeth twice a day, but problems with teeth and gums still occur frequently? Maybe the way you brush your teeth is still not right. The following are some points that can be a guide.

Make part of the routine

Make brushing your teeth as part of a mandatory routine, after eating or at least morning and night before going to bed.

Not too often

Brushing your teeth 2-3 times a day as a way to treat teeth is the ideal amount. But brushing your teeth more than 3 times a day can damage tooth enamel and endanger the gums.

Not too strong

Aside from being too frequent, brushing your teeth too hard also risks damaging your teeth and gums. In order to better control the movement of the brush, hold the brush handle like you are holding a pencil, not with your hands clenched.

Not hurry up

In order to brush teeth more carefully, give at least 30 seconds to brush each side of the tooth: right side, left side, and front side.

Good technique

Hold your brush at a 45 degree angle from the gum and move the brush from right to left repeatedly along the teeth. Brush the surface of the outer and inner teeth, and the rear molars.

Brush also the tongue and the inside of the cheek

In addition to the surface of the teeth, bacteria are also found on the tongue and the right side of the left cheek. Gently brush this section regularly to reduce bad breath. Some brands provide special tools for cleaning the tongue.

Gargling

Gargle with clean water each after finishing rubbing each part. Ending it with an antiseptic mouthwash will further support oral hygiene and fresh breath.

Choosing and using toothpaste and the right toothbrush is also the key to healthy teeth and gums. Unhealthy teeth and gums can be a supporting factor for the development of other health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.