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Oral hygiene - dental care and prevention
The main health problems of the oral cavity can be related
to dental plaque.
Dental plaque is the soft, sticky layer of bacteria on the surface of gums and
teeth, particularly along the gum-line. Plaque is made up of millions of
bacteria. About seventy percent of the dry weight of the plaque is bacteria,
the remainder being carbohydrate and other substances of saliva. It can be
removed relatively easily by regular brushing. You can actually see dental
plaque using disclosing tablets. Regular brushing is the best way to get rid of
plaque and avoid oral health problems. Calculus is a hard, pale,
brittle substance formed on the tooth by precipitation of calcium phosphate
from saliva onto plaque. Calculus is tenaciously attached to the tooth
surface and is not removed by ordinary brushing but only by the
dentist. The rarer form, sub-gingival calculus, harbors plaque under the
gum margin, preventing it from being brushed off. Calculus above the gum
margin (supra-gingival calculus) is very common and not normally a problem.
This can allow periodontitis to set in. Tooth decay is one of
the most common human diseases. The most important problem with sensitive teeth is that the sufferer due to the pain caused by brushing usually starts avoiding his regular oral hygiene. Gradually this may lead to much more serious dental problems as tooth decay and gingivitis. Bacterial metabolism can produce organic thiols (sulfur-containing compounds) which give rise to bad breath or halitosis. Thorough brushing with a dentifrice or rinsing with a mouthwash which has anti-caries and anti-plaque properties is an effective way of reducing bad breath. Additionally, some formulations contain active ingredients (zinc) which reduces bad breath by reacting with thiols. Advanced caries lesions can also contribute to bad breath , particularly when an abscess is formed.
What can you do at home? Probably there is no medical aspect so cheap and simple but in the same time so neglected such as personal dental care. It is well known that the conditions in the oral cavity are so important regarding health of the teeth and soft tissues, especially when it comes to any kind of treatment in the mouth, as well as the fact that even the best therapy will fail in unfavorable conditions. Yet, it is so simple because majority of all oral hygiene procedures is performed in our bathroom. How to clean your teeth correctly? Correct brushing is essential for good oral health. Correct placing of the brush and movements are very important. The point is that you have to try to brush all surfaces of each tooth, and if the brush can not help you must use other devices, such as dental floss, interdental brushes, Waterpik, etc. In short: Place your toothbrush next to the teeth so that it rests on the gums forming a 45-degree angle against the gums. Move the toothbrush from the gums towards the edge of teeth to move the dental plaque away from the gum line. Move the brush back and forth gently in short (tooth wide) strokes. After brushing, one by one tooth, all the outer teeth surfaces do the same for the inner surfaces. Brush the chewing surfaces of the teeth with horizontal moves. Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath. A correct brushing must have duration of 2 to 3 minutes, and it should be done 3 times a day. After brushing use the dental floss to complete your dental hygiene.
- For the children: Small head size - Soft bristles - Big and anatomic grip for easier handling - Attractive design to make brushing a pleasure for the child. The bristles of the toothbrush wear out during brushing, so after some time they don't provide adequate cleaning and may injure the gums. To have always the best results from brushing you must change the toothbrush: - Every 3-4 months - Immediately after the bristles start to loose their natural position on the head of the toothbrush - After a cold or flue - Children toothbrushes have to be changed more often since they wear out easier. -Toothbrush is a strictly personal item, don't let anyone else use it. The right way of storing your toothbrush will allow you to keep it in good shape for a longer period. To achieve it, after every brushing : - Wash and rinse well the toothbrush - Put it in upright position to help drying - Store it in a well ventilated area (not in a closet) -The moisture that remains on the toothbrush may help the g - growth of bacteria.
- a unique combination of water pressure and pulsation that reduces gingivitis, prevents gum - disease, removes bacteria, and messages and stimulates gums - Contemporary compact design and quiet operation - High-volume, covered reservoir with ounce and milliliter markings - Ventilated lid with tip storage - Advanced pressure control system with 10 settings - Pause button on the handpiece - eight tip attachments, including the Pik Pocket® subgingival irrigation tip and the new Orthodontic tip Why you should visit your dentist regularly? It is optimal to visit your dentist once in every six months and to have your teeth and oral cavity inspected. Even if you are sure that your oral hygiene habits are satisfactory, from time to time it is good to have your teeth professionally cleaned, eventually plaque and tartar removed, slight scaling done and surfaces of your teeth and roots polished. Professional teeth cleaning helps in prevention of decay. Having a healthy teeth and attractive smile improves our overall appearance and represent us as a disciplined and healthy person. Professional cleaning helps where personal oral hygiene was not successful. Special instruments and devices such as Prophy-Max, Prophy Mate and Varios 750 from NSK can remove even the most resistant tartar, coffee and nicotine stains, do the scaling of the gum pockets, especially around the teeth affected with parodontosis. Tooth surfaces remain smooth and act preventing formation of the new bacterial colonies. Knowing that bad teeth condition and infected gums increase the risk of heart infarct, it is absolutely clear that professional teeth cleaning is much more than pure esthetics. Variosa 750
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