Are you care your teeth right?

1. The importance of daily oral care

The mouth is the gateway to the body, so the oral condition has a huge impact on your health. A good oral care regimen will bring you great benefits such as:

1.1. Possessing bright white teeth, preventing the risk of tooth decay

Proper dental care helps to remove plaque and accumulation of bacteria in the oral cavity effectively. As a result, it helps to prevent the risk of tooth loss such as tooth decay, gingivitis, periodontitis ... In particular, daily oral care also has the effect of limiting the yellowing of teeth due to staining. of the foods you eat every day.

Having strong, beautiful teeth helps you feel more confident in communicating with others.

1.2. Chew better

The quality of your teeth greatly affects your ability to chew. In fact, weakened teeth can still happen in young people without good dental care. So you need to pay attention to proper oral hygiene to comfortably enjoy the foods you love in the long run.

1.3. Stabilize or prevent dangerous diseases

Diabetes:

Gum problems, especially periodontitis, are strongly linked with diabetes. Accordingly, people with diabetes are often at high risk of periodontitis. At the same time periodontitis will make diabetes more complicated.

Explaining this two-way relationship, Pamela McClain - president of the American Academy of Dentistry - said, periodontitis will limit the body's insulin conversion. Insulin, meanwhile, is a hormone that helps control blood sugar by storing sugar in the liver and releasing it only when blood sugar is low or when the body needs a lot of sugar. Therefore, people with or without diabetes need to have a good oral care regimen to avoid affecting the body's insulin conversion, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels better.

Heart disease:

In theory, the inflammation of the mouth can cause inflammation in the blood vessels. From there, inflamed blood vessels reduce the movement of blood cells between the heart and the rest of the body. Therefore, making the patient more susceptible to hypertension.

In addition, fatty plaques also have the ability to break down blood vessel walls and travel to the heart or brain. This is one of the causes of a heart attack or stroke.

Other diseases:

- Rheumatoid arthritis: The relationship between oral disease and rheumatoid arthritis has been studied in the early 1820s. Accordingly, curing oral diseases can significantly reduce pain for these diseases rheumatoid arthritis.

Lung Diseases: Oral diseases can increase the amount of bacteria in the lungs, making pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease worse.

Obesity: Similar to diabetes, dental problems are the risk of increasing blood fat and vice versa.

1.4. Preserve memory and cognitive ability

A study published in the British Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry found that people with oral problems, especially older adults poor memory and cognitive abilities compared to people with healthy teeth. So oral care at a young age is essential to preserve memory and cognitive abilities in older age.

Elderly people with strong teeth have positive memory and cognitive results

1.5. Help confidence, improve quality of life

A good oral care regime will prevent tooth decay and gum disease. This not only creates aesthetics for the entire face, but also helps keep your breath free from unpleasant odors. What's more, healthy teeth also provide you with better comfort, good sleep and the ability to focus on work or study better.

1.6. Ensure the normal development of the fetus

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase a woman's risk of periodontitis. This problem can negatively affect the development of the fetus in the uterus, causing the baby to be born prematurely or underweight than usual. Therefore, it is recommended for women to check the oral status during prenatal check-up or during pregnancy to detect early and promptly treat periodontitis.

2. Mistakes when taking care of your teeth

Drinking sugar-free soft drinks is not harmful to teeth: Although they are sugar-free soft drinks, the acid in these products is still very high (pH level is about 3.2). When combined with additives to help create flavors such as lemons, oranges, strawberries, ... these products can still erode tooth enamel like normal sugary soft drinks.

- Use mouthwash as you like: Mouthwash is a product that helps to clean your teeth and remove plaque on your teeth. However, if used too many times in a day, it can change the oral balance and kill beneficial bacteria in the oral cavity.

- Brush teeth too carefully, rub hard to clean teeth: Plaque in teeth is quite soft and loose. Not only does brushing or rubbing hard not clean your teeth, but also risk damaging your gums.

Brushing too hard can worsen the condition of those with sensitive teeth

- Brush your teeth right after eating: After eating, your mouth will be filled with acids. Brushing your teeth right after means you are helping to make the acid work even stronger, which in turn causes teeth to wear out faster.

Brushing your teeth while bathing: When taking a shower, hidden areas like the inner teeth or the tongue are often overlooked. What's more, bacteria from the water while bathing can get into the brush, making them even more dirty. In the long run, brushing your teeth while bathing can lead to many oral problems.

Hard bristles are better: In fact, a bristle brush will not be more effective at removing plaque than a soft bristle brush. When combined with over-brushing, this brush will cause a lot of discomfort during brushing.

- Only going to the dentist when tooth decay, toothache: This is one of the misconceptions that many people have. There are many dental problems that progress quietly, especially periodontitis. Delayed detection of dental problems will cost you and your treatment time.

3. Instructions for proper dental care

3.1. Choice of toothbrush:

- Preferably choose a brush with soft bristles or the brushes recommended by dentists.

- Change brush every 2 - 3 months.

3.2. How to brush your teeth scientifically

- Use a toothpaste containing Fluoride: Fluoride is a substance that helps prevent tooth decay and new bone formation often found in toothpaste products. However, you should not overdo it because it can discolor teeth. The recommended amount of fluoride toothpaste for each age group is as follows:

- Do not brush your teeth too hard. Instead, brush your teeth gently in a circle, including the inside, outside of the teeth, and the tongue.

- Brush your teeth at least 2 times / day (especially morning and night before bed), each lasting 2-3 minutes.

- After brushing teeth need to spit out toothpaste, do not swallow it. At the same time rinse your mouth with clean water.

- Should use floss to clean between teeth at least 1 time a day.

 

Correct use of flossing helps to prevent dental diseases better

3.3. Use mouthwash wisely:

- Choose a suitable mouthwash: Fluor-free and alcohol-free.

- Use after brushing teeth. Do not use mouthwash more than 2-3 times / day.

- Should keep for about 30 seconds to the mouthwash to destroy the bacteria in the oral cavity.

- After using the mouthwash, you should not eat it after about half an hour.

- Be careful not to swallow mouthwash.

- Should choose to buy reputable types that have been quality verified by authorities.

3.4. Eat the right diet and limit smoking

- Avoid overeating sweets and carbonated drinks.

- You should not smoke. Smokers often have more problems with teeth and gums than non-smokers.

3.5. Perform periodic dental examinations:

Should check teeth as recommended by dentist, about every 6 months.

4. Experience a comprehensive dental service at CarePlus

CarePlus is an international standard clinic system with 100% foreign investment. At the same time, she is also a member of Singapore Medical Group.

The dental care services at CarePlus will help you own a white, beautiful and confident smile

The advantages of dental examination at CarePlus:

• Careful examination, clear counseling, gentle treatment.

• Use modern equipment, tools and the best medicine, ensure hygiene and sterility.

• Reasonable price and many convenient payment methods.

For more information about CarePlus dental services

CarePlus system in HCMC:

- Tan Binh clinic: Address: 107 Tan Hai, Ward 13, Tan Binh District, City. HCM City

Working time:

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 20:00

• Saturday: 8:00 - 17:00

Phone: 028 7300 3223

- District 7 Clinic: Address: 2nd Floor, Crescent Plaza, 105 Ton Dat Tien, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, City. HCM City

Working time:

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 20:00

• Saturday: 8:00 - 17:00

Phone: 028 7308 0088

A good oral care regimen is very important. Not only does it help you own a bright white teeth and comfortable breath to confidently communicate with people, oral care also works to prevent dental problems as well as related diseases. To do this, in addition to daily oral hygiene, you also need to consult your dentist to get the best oral care.

For more information and advice on dental care, you can contact via Email: info@careplusvn.com, Fanpge: CarePlus Clinic Vietnam, Website: careplusvn.com or call directly to Hotline: 1800 6116.