10 Full Proof Recommendations And Tips For Daily Oral Hygiene

Hygiene is one of the main ways to preserve our health. Within the daily hygiene we must not forget the care of our mouth during all stages of life, since the lack of it could lead to multiple diseases.

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10 Full Proof Recommendations And Tips For Daily Oral Hygiene

At around six months, when the first teeth appear, it is advisable to start taking care of them. After taking the bottle or taking food, it is advisable to use a damp gauze to clean the baby's mouth, paying special attention also to the gums. It is advisable to visit the pediatric dentist to check the correct development of the dentition.

It is the responsibility of the parents, together with the professional orientation of the pediatric dentist, to create good oral hygiene habits in children. It is important to select a suitable toothbrush with soft filaments for effective cleaning of the teeth and gums. Likewise, the selection of toothpaste  must be accompanied by professional advice. In most cases fluoride (enamel enhancer) is recommended, which should be administered responsibly according to the child's age. The use of mouthwashes can be used when the child acquires skills to spit and not swallow the liquid.

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In adolescence, as the dimensions of the oral cavity change, it is advisable to change the toothbrush and infant toothpaste for adult products. In adulthood, acquired oral hygiene habits should be maintained for life, along with regular dentist reviews.

ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS
The oral cavity presents a highly diverse ecosystem, with up to 600 different microbial species that colonize the different habitats. The oral biofilm (bacterial plaque) is a complex and organized community of microorganisms that can cooperate with each other and lead to the creation of conditions conducive to the survival of the most demanding bacterial species. These pathogenic bacteria found in the oral biofilm are responsible for the etiology of the two major oral diseases: caries and periodontitis. In addition, neglecting oral hygiene may eventually cause tooth loss.

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MOUTH CLEANING
The goal of good oral hygiene is to eliminate oral biofilm and its harmful effects on teeth and gums. The main guidelines that should be followed are:

Use plate developers. These make the oral biofilm more visible and, therefore, facilitate brushing.
Clean your teeth daily. Brushing teeth is done to remove the remains left in the mouth after meals, but especially to get rid of bacterial dental plaque. It should be done at least three times a day and may require between three and four minutes.

It is necessary to use a correct brushing technique. There are several techniques of brushing, but there is no one that is suitable for all people, since this is determined by dentition morphology, manual dexterity of the patient, etc. The recommended brushing technique is one that allows the removal of the oral biofilm in a comfortable way, in a suitable time and without causing any type of lesion in the tissues.

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The technique that we highlight is the Bass Technique as it allows to eliminate the bacteria that are in the gingival margin, cause of diseases of the gums. This technique consists in tilting the brush 45 degrees between tooth and gum, so that the filaments are in contact with the gum margin and span two or three teeth. It is advisable to make very small movements of vibration or circular with the handle without pressure and without the filaments get to move of its position in the gum. In the anterior teeth, the lingual face must be done with the brush placed vertically.

When choosing our brush, it is better that the size of the head is not very large and that the filaments are medium or soft, to better adapt to the dental anatomy and not be abrasive. The brush should be changed approximately every 2-4 months, this will depend on its wear. A worn brush does not perform proper removal of oral biofilm , in addition it can hurt the gums. If we use an electric brush we must remember that it already has movement and that, therefore, we have to change the surface very slowly and, even, we can imitate a conventional technique of brushing, if the head allows it.

To clean between the teeth (interproximal spaces), we will use the silks or dental tapes or, if the spaces are wide, interproximal brushes of different sizes. It is very important to clean these areas at least once a day, as they represent 40% of dental surfaces. Therefore, if we do not use dental floss or interproximal brushes, we are leaving almost half of the mouth clean.

Perform tongue cleaning. There are special tongue cleaners or scrapers that facilitate this work. The tongue should be cleaned with a back and forth motion to drag away food scraps, desquamated cells, mucus, bacteria, etc.

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Use mouth irrigators. The direct application of a water jet or oral mouthwash helps to eliminate the bacteria deposited on the teeth, gums and places of difficult access.

Perform mouthwashes (daily or specific use as needed), help achieve full oral hygiene, effectively reduce oral biofilm and provide maximum freshness.

Control the consumption of sugary foods. The ideal is to avoid eating them but, if consumed, it is important to wash the teeth afterwards.

Go to the dentist regularly. It is advisable to visit the dentist to have a mouth check at least 1-2 times a year, as well as a professional cleaning.