Monday, October 26, 2009
The traditional methods of cleaning teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste every day, helps to protect teeth from tooth decay and inflammation of the gums, but in most cases, is not sufficient to get rid of tooth decay and gum disease altogether.
This is due primarily to the existence of areas not easily accessible and cleaned using a brush only, namely, the intra-dental spaces.
This, of course, affect the health of the gums in the first place, as it may cause tooth decay tooth surfaces in those areas are not visible for the patient.
Dental caries in these areas much more dangerous than Caries phenomenon, due to the difficulty identified by the patient and the doctor, and usually remains invisible to turn into large cavities need to be large fillings.
The same applies to the case of gum disease, and if do not take care gum, can be up to the bone inflammation, which in turn could get eroded if not treated, and thus the end result in the worst conditions are the fall of your teeth if they were not bones strong enough to withstand the teeth in place.
We talked previously about tooth decay and focus in this investigation on the gum disease.
Gum disease
The lime is known as the first cause of gum disease. Is the adhesive layer of bacteria that result from not brushing your teeth daily, which leads to the accumulation of food debris, bacteria on the teeth, making it difficult to brush removal. And these bacteria produce toxins that irritate the gums and damage teeth.
The surest way to get rid of lime generally lies in the periodic visit to the dentist. Gingivitis is the first stages of her illness, which is a tumor of the gums caused by the accumulation of tartar above and below the gum line.
And the neglect of that class may lead to inflammation of the tissues and bone surrounding, which in turn may cause receding gums, and are deep pockets around the teeth.
Identify the incidence of
Am I at risk of gum disease?
- Yes. Can make you that gum disease at any age, but often affects adults, as three of every four adults are infected or injured gum disease.
There is a growing risk with smoking and some medical conditions. Therefore, it is important to keep your dentist informed of your situation health.
Do you know how to gum disease?
- May be suffering from gum disease if you notice: bleeding when brushing teeth, or sensitivity, swelling and redder in the gums, or smell or foul taste in your mouth, or the presence of secretions Pus from the gums or from between the teeth. Or move your teeth to diverge.
Clean between teeth
All the symptoms and the above-mentioned problems may occur with any of us, undetected, so if I got in the inter-dental spaces.
The concern, therefore these spaces clean is very important. The simplest and safest way to do this is to use a string of Sunni Islam.
Did you know that the lack of flossing means that 40% of the remainder of the surface of the teeth without any cleaning?
- Cut off about 50 cm of string and then Levy mostly about the middle finger of each hand (for in more fingers on one) so that is around 5 cm between the fingers.
- Using your Thumb and index finger, Make the string tight and carefully passed down between the teeth. Avoid pressure on the gums vigorously.
- Levy thread about each tooth in C and dynamic gently up and down on the tooth surface and below the gum line. Use the new part of the thread whenever I moved from tooth to another.
In the beginning, you may feel that flossing difficult. But Persevere to do, with a little patience and practice you'll feel it quite natural, such as cleaning teeth.
Sometimes some may complain that his gums bleed when flossing amalgam. This is very natural in the first phase.
This may indicate the presence of gum disease. But after several days of flossing should stop bleeding because of the improved situation of the gums. Consult your dentist if the bleeding.
Any kinds of thread better?
Although there are several types of threads (or non-waxed linoleum or a certain flavor) they are all designed to engage between the teeth and under the gum line to remove plaque. So I use the type that you prefer.
Some new species are easier to use as a resist Cloning and slip easily between the teeth. And tarpaulins which are less harmful and more protective of the gums.
If the dual difficulty in the use of thread, you may like to try Flossette (thread in the plastic handle), which eliminates the need to wrap the thread to the fingers, and guidance between the teeth and gives you better control.
After you enter Flossette between the teeth Follow the same method of flossing. Ask your dentist to show you the correct way to use if you were not sure.
In the case of bridges, Favored use a special string that contains harsh Party provides you guidance between teeth or under bridges.
Other cleaning products
Is the thread is the only way to clean between teeth? In addition to the thread, there are other products designed to clean between teeth. Ask your dentist to help determine which ones suit you.
- Interdental toothbrush to clean the cavities between the teeth. If there are spaces between your teeth or you are using Tigana or bridges or teeth planted, they help you use this brush with the head of a very small tapered or cylindrical and soft bristles.
- Wooden toothpicks , a triangular wooden stick to help clean between teeth and massage gums.
Water systems for oral care
These systems use pressurized water flow to clean the areas around the gums. Must be your great feature by pressing the control of water and for use in sensitive areas.
Can be used only with water or with mouthwash. Ask your dentist whether the use of the water system to improve oral care at home.
Might ask of us: Did not clean between my teeth before, you delayed so much?
Ever. Whatever your age, the cleaning between teeth is of great benefit to your teeth and gums and you will notice the benefits immediately, so the sooner you start early, the better.
Cleaning between the teeth give a sense of cleanliness of your teeth and gums, as it is clean areas not accessible to brush teeth, and keep your mouth smell refreshing, and most importantly, capable of dealing with gum disease.
