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a Many of us are familiar with the advice that we should brush our teeth twice a day and for at least two minutes each time. many of us over-the-guess how long is We brush our teeth – as much as a full minute In some cases. And yet there is some evidence that even two minutes may not be enough to brush your teeth.
According to Research, remove as many strips as possible More is better – with best results three to four minutes. Does this mean we should double our brushing time?
dentists started recommend to We should brush our teeth for two minutes 1970s, and later, to use a toothbrush with soft bristles. However, Today’s common agreement Much is based on studies published since the 1990s that looked at brushing time, technique, and type of toothbrush.
These studies showed that brushing for two minutes resulted in good (but not excellent) plaque reduction. But, while brushing for more than two minutes has been shown to remove more plaque, a lack of research In which it looked at whether brushing for more than two minutes was associated with better long-term oral health than two minutes.
However, based on what we know about the disadvantages of plaque overgrowth, it is likely that removing more of it each time we brush is linked to better oral health. It is also important to note that this lack of evidence is because it can be difficult to conduct long-term studies.
When we brush our teeth, we do so with the main purpose of removing germs (known as dental plaque) from the surfaces of the teeth. it is an accumulation of plaque bacteria, fungi and viruses which live together in a community known as a microbial biofilm. are biofilms very sticky And can only be removed by brushing.
Several things can facilitate the growth of these microbes, including rough areas on the surface of the tooth (such as from some stuffingbeing unable to reach certain areas with a toothbrush (eg space between teeth), Or having braces. In fact, the plaque biofilms on our teeth regrow within a few hours of brushing – This is why we are advised to brush two times a day.
Not brushing your teeth properly or for a long period of time can lead to high levels of plaque, which can eventually activate our body’s immune response – eventually leading to Swelling and conditions such as gingivitis. The swelling is usually not painful, but often the gums bleed when brushing and sometimes have bad breath. Can also produce biofilms tooth decay.
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proper technique
The purpose of brushing our teeth is to reduce as much plaque as possible on each tooth.
Current evidence suggests that spending more time brushing – up to four minutes Every time you brush – it cleans the teeth. This longer brushing time means we can clean our teeth more effectively and get to those hard-to-reach places.
But be careful not to brush too often (such as more than twice a day) and avoid harsh brushing or using abrasive toothpastes and brushes, as this can also lead to Damage to our teeth and gums – especially when using a toothbrush with hard bristles or abrasive toothpaste.
there are many different brushing techniques You can use to brush your teeth properly. one of the most recommended Modified “Bass” Technique, which aims to clean up and below the gum line – the area where plaque first builds up and is most likely to cause inflammation.
you should always brush your teeth a gentle force – Although how difficult this should be, it is not currently conclusive. Preference is given to gentle brushing so that we do not damage the hard and soft tissues of our mouth.
Many factors can affect what type of technique, brush and toothpaste or floss you use. For example, people who have damaged the surface of their teeth by drinking highly acidic beverages fizzy drinks It is possible weak teeth.
This can mean that they can cause further damage to the teeth if used abrasive toothpaste And hard earrings. It is advisable to consult your dentist to know what you should use for brushing.
interdental cleaning — what most of us know as flossing — is recommended as well as brushing our teeth. Studies have shown that both tooth decay and gingivitis can occur reduced by flossing.
The most effective method of flossing sliding the floss between the gum and teeth and holding it firmly against the tooth – as the floss “hugs it” – and rubbing it in gentle up and down motions along the surface of the tooth, gently lining the gum line Moving the floss under the .
interdental brush, which can be pushed between the teeth at the level of the gums, may be even more effective. Little is known about other cleaning tools—including tooth picks, water jets, or tongue cleaners—and how effective they are.
While we may be used to the advice that we should brush our teeth twice a day for two minutes each time, it is important that we also focus on using proper technique to ensure that we Brushing thoroughly and properly. Brushing for longer than two minutes can also help ensure we remove more plaque from our teeth – which can lead to better dental health.
Josephine Hirschfeld, Academic Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, University of Birmingham
This article is republished from Conversation Under Creative Commons license. read the original article.
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