Brush your teeth every morning and evening for at least 2 minutes at a time, and it is more important to brush your teeth before going to bed at night. Choose a suitable toothbrush, which is usually replaced once every three months. If the bristles are deformed and everted, replace them in time, so that one person can brush one cup.
The brushing method suitable for teenagers is the "horizontal vibration brushing method", which points the two ends of the bristles in the direction of the root, making an angle of 45 degrees with the tooth surface, places them at the junction of teeth and gums, vibrates horizontally for 5 times in a short distance, and then rotates the toothbrush handle to brush the tooth surfaces along the direction of tooth growth, so that each tooth surface is brushed.
Second, floss to clean the gaps between teeth.
Teenagers should learn to floss to clean the gaps between their teeth. They can choose dental floss rack or reel dental floss, let dental floss enter the gap between two teeth in the form of saw, wrap the teeth in a "C" shape close to one tooth surface, scrape the tooth surface up and down, and then clean the other tooth surface in the same way. It is recommended to floss your teeth every day, especially to clean the gaps between your teeth before going to bed at night. Teenagers undergoing orthodontics also need to use interdental brushes to help clean their teeth.
Third, healthy diet, sugar restriction and acid reduction.
Excessive intake of sugary foods or carbonated drinks can lead to dental caries or dentin hypersensitivity. Teenagers should eat less sugary food, drink less carbonated drinks, control the total amount of sugar, reduce the number of times to eat sugar and the time for sugar to stay in the mouth. Clean your mouth before going to bed at night and stop eating.
Fourth, the pit and fissure of school-age children are closed.
Pit and fissure sealing is the most effective method to prevent pit and fissure caries, which will not cause trauma and pain. After filling the pit and fissure of teeth with polymer materials, the surface of teeth becomes smooth and easy to clean, and bacteria are not easy to remain, thus preventing pit and fissure caries. It is suggested that the pit and fissure sealing of the second permanent molar should be carried out at the age of113.
5. Use fluoride toothpaste every day and apply fluoride regularly.
It is a safe and effective measure for teenagers to brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste. You can also go to the hospital once every six months to receive fluoride teeth to prevent dental caries, especially teenagers who have many dental caries and are undergoing orthodontic treatment. They belong to the high-risk group of dental caries and should take local fluoride measures.
Sixth, actively diagnose and treat malocclusion.
Malocclusion will increase the risk of dental caries, gingivitis and other oral diseases, affect chewing, pronunciation and beauty, and also affect the mental health of teenagers. During or after the replacement of primary and permanent teeth, you can go to regular medical institutions for diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion and determine the specific treatment opportunity and scheme. Orthodontic treatment takes a long time, and it is not easy to clean teeth after wearing orthodontic appliances, so special attention should be paid to oral cleaning during orthodontic treatment.
Seven, do a good job of tooth protection during exercise to prevent tooth trauma.
Teenagers should wear sportswear and non-slip sports shoes when participating in sports activities to prevent tooth trauma caused by falling. Wear helmets, protective dentures and other protective equipment when necessary. In case of tooth trauma, go to the hospital as soon as possible.
Eight, regular oral examination, scaling once a year.
Dental caries and gingivitis are common oral diseases of teenagers, which can cause toothache, gingival bleeding and other symptoms. Teenagers should have an oral examination every six months to one year in order to find oral problems in time and treat them as soon as possible.
Cleaning teeth can remove soft dirt, plaque and tartar on the surface of teeth and restore the health of gums. It is suggested that teenagers should have a general cleaning once a year.