Brushing teeth is extremely vital to us and our kids whether or not for protecting our cavities have a clean fresh breath or having a stunning smile.
Sometimes we tend to simply neglect brushing our teeth or we use incorrect technique for cleaning it.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stop brushing your teeth?
Some individuals have a good habit of brushing their teeth at the morning and before bedtime, but most people only brush their teeth once in a while and neglect their teeth.
Ever wondered what would happen if you neglect brushing your teeth for a year?!
Side effects of neglecting brushing the teeth:
1- Plaque formation
During the day we tend to eat and drink therefore plaque begins to form a yellow colored layer on the teeth. The neglected plaque undergoes mineralization and forms a hard, flaky substance called calculus.
The layer of calculus is a hard layer that can’t be removed by toothbrush easily so scaling should be done in order to remove it.
2- Gum problems.
Gingivitis can be caused due to toxins produced from the bacteria in plaque and that cause irritation of gums.
Bleeding of gums easily usually occurs and the case may be worsen to pus discharge.
3- Losing teeth
The formation of plaque and gum problems may cause the teeth to start detaching and pockets to be formed.
Plaque weakens the enamel and gingivitis destroys the supporting structure of gums so we start losing our teeth.
4- A lovely date is RUNIED
Imagine that you neglected your teeth for so long that made your teeth have this yellow color and your breath is terrible and you finally met a girl you like.
Do you think you can go and talk freely to that girl and win her over?
Definitely not, so you will lose your chance with this girl.
The right brushing techniques
According to the ADA (American Dental Association)
The proper brushing technique is to:
– Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the gums.
– Gently move the brush back and forth in short (tooth-wide) strokes.
Brush the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.-
– To clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, tilt the brush vertically and make several up-and-down strokes.
Daily routine for keep our diamonds bright
1- Using fluorinated toothpaste to avoid tooth decay as fluorine fights the germs
2- Floss between your teeth once per day in order to remove food remains between teeth.
3- Mouth wash is additionally vital to be used if it’s hard to brush or floss the teeth.
Habits that ought to be avoided
1- Using a tooth brush for so long as Frayed and broken bristles won’t keep your teeth clean so you should change it every 3-4 months.
2- Brushing your teeth as quick as possible as if someone is chasing after you.
You need to take a full two minutes in order to clean your teeth so be patient and take your time brushing your teeth.
3- Be gentle with your teeth and don’t brush it too hard as too much pressure can damage the gum
Now you recognize the correct technique to brush your teeth, the daily routine and what you must avoid doing.
That’s how you take care of your teeth and let them shine bright like a diamond.
