Proper cleaning is the most important step towards healthy and sparkling teeth. Ideally, teeth should be cleaned after every meal, but one thorough cleaning each day will be far better than any number of hurried brushings. A quick brushing is a waste of time. The teeth may appear clean, but they will still be coated with a layer of plaque, a sticky, transparent substance, It is invisible, but it can be felt as a fuzzy coating on the teeth. The accumulation of plaque can lead to gum inflamation and bleeding, which are early warning signs of gum diosease.
Proper cleaning
There are many theories on how best to clean the teeth. The consensus of dental opinion, however, seems to back using a circular motion with the brush, so as to ensure that all dental surfaces are cleaned. One should not be afraid to touch the gums with the brush, as this gentle stimulation improves the blood circulation in the gums.
Toothpaste is not in fact essential for the removel of plaque. although most people prefer to use it. It does help to keep [the mouth fresh. The fluoride, which is now being added to an increasing number of pastes, also helps to strengten the outer enamel and thus render it less susceptible to decay. It, however, has no effect on gum disease, which affects a very large number of people and is the main reason for adults losing their teeth.
Bad breath is not only unpleasant and embarassing for the sufferer, but also for those [with whom he or she comes into contact. With the efficient functioning of one's digestive juices, one is unlikely to suffer from bad breath. the breaht can bej freshened naturally be chewing fresh parsley or watercress, or by using rose water as a mouthwash. Commerial antiseptic mouthwashes should not be used as these are often too strong and can remove the protective fatty acids on the teeth and gum surfaces, leaving the enamel defenceless.
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