1, how to protect teeth
First, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, rinse your mouth after meals, and maintain oral hygiene. Learn the correct way to brush your teeth. Don't brush your teeth too short, and it won't work. Brush your teeth for at least 5 minutes. Choose a suitable toothbrush and toothpaste, and it is best to brush the innermost teeth with a small toothbrush under the mouth. In order not to hurt teeth, choose a soft toothbrush. Toothpaste Don't always use medicinal toothpaste, try to choose fluoride toothpaste. Rinse your mouth or chew sugar-free gum after meals.
Second, see a dentist once every six months or once a year and fill a small hole as soon as possible to avoid rotting and damaging nerve tissue. Pull out wisdom teeth as soon as possible. Wash your teeth once a year to remove tartar. If the teeth are irregular, orthodontics should be done at the age of 13- 18. You can't correct your teeth if you are over 20. Regular teeth can reduce food impaction and tooth decay.
Third, eat less high-sugar foods and drinks. Be sure to brush your teeth and gargle after eating sweets and carbonated drinks. Eat three meals regularly and have a balanced diet. When I was a child, I loved snacks, especially sweets, which led to tooth decay. Before the age of 30, few big teeth were intact, so I filled a few and pulled out two. Now I'm worried about eating for a day without teeth.
Fourth, use dental floss instead of toothpicks. Many people are used to picking their teeth with toothpicks after eating. The toothpick is too sharp and hard. If they are used, they will lose their teeth and make their teeth bigger and bigger. If you really feel uncomfortable between your teeth, you can choose dental floss, which will not make your teeth bigger, but also clean up the residue between your teeth.
Eating more dairy products can make teeth stronger. Dairy products are rich in calcium and phosphorus, which are the main minerals of enamel and root. We should drink milk, and it is better not to drink sweet drinks. Drink more mineral water, which is a natural source of fluorine. Natural mineral water meets the human body's demand for fluorine. Fluorine can increase the enamel of teeth, strengthen teeth and protect teeth from microbial erosion.
2, the harm of incomplete brushing
1, bronchitis
A new study found that there is a correlation between respiratory tract infection and dental diseases. People with a history of respiratory diseases such as bronchitis have more serious dental problems.
2. Diabetes
Dental diseases will aggravate the condition of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh analyzed the results of seven related studies and found that treating dental diseases and reducing gingivitis can help reduce the risk of diabetic complications such as eye diseases.
3, pregnancy difficulties
Australian researchers have found that bacteria that cause dental diseases can also cause inflammation of the uterine wall, leading to pregnancy at least two months later. Dental diseases are also closely related to premature delivery and abortion.
4. Alzheimer's disease
Dental diseases increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers surveyed the elderly over 60 years old and found that participants with dental diseases or tooth loss were more likely to have memory problems.
5, erectile dysfunction
A new study involving 70 men found that the more unhealthy men's teeth are, the more serious erectile dysfunction (ED) is. Dental diseases will lead to the reduction of nitric oxide necessary for oxygen transmission in the blood, thus causing insufficient blood supply to the penis and leading to ED.
6. Heart disease
Dental diseases can double the risk of coronary heart disease. A study involving 1 100 people found that brushing your teeth less than twice a day also increases the risk of heart disease.
7. Arthritis
The latest research found that the probability of dental disease in patients with rheumatoid joints is 8 times that of healthy people. Oral diseases such as periodontal disease and gingivitis seem to have nothing to do with arthritis, but in fact they are intrinsically related.