What is the best way to brush your teeth?
Most of us follow a routine learned as children: brush with toothpaste, rinse thoroughly and, for the most diligent, floss at the end. But what if we told you. Is this sequence not optimal for the health of your smile?
Here is How you should really take care of your teeth, following the recommendations of the dental community:
1. First of all, uses the floss or pipe cleaner for remove food residue and plaque From the interdental spaces. These are places inaccessible to the toothbrush, where cavities and gum problems often begin.
Why is it important? About 40% of the tooth surface is located in the interdental spaces. Skipping this step means leaving a significant portion of your teeth unclean, no matter how effective your brushing is!
2. This step will sound strange to many people: after interdental hygiene, the ideal is to Brushing teeth without toothpaste or water. If that sounds absurd, think about how you clean the floors of your house: first you sweep to remove the coarsest dirt, then you proceed with washing with water and detergent, right?
This analogy may make you smile, but it is effective: you wouldn't use a wet mop on a floor full of crumbs, would you? First you sweep, then you wash. The same principle applies to your teeth!
Dry brushing is very effective in removing bacterial plaque, as the bristles of the toothbrush have more friction on the tooth surface without the lubricating effect of water and toothpaste.
3. Only after dry brushing, Wet the toothbrush, apply a small amount of toothpaste (the size of a pea is sufficient) and brush again. This allows the active ingredients of the toothpaste to act on already partially cleaned teeth, maximizing the effect of fluoride and other protective ingredients.
4. Here is perhaps the advice that will turn the nose up the most: after brushing with toothpaste, Avoid rinsing your mouth immediately. Spitting out the excess foam is sufficient.
Leave the toothpaste on the teeth for at least 30 minutes after brushing Maximizes the protective effect of fluoride, creating an invisible shield that continues to protect your teeth from acid attacks and bacteria.
Practical tip: If you use a small amount of toothpaste, less foam will form and it will be easier to resist the temptation to rinse right away. Over time, you will get used to this feeling and notice the difference in the health of your smile.
Adopting this new routine can lead to numerous advantages:
- Increased removal of bacterial plaque
- Better protection from fluorine
- Risk reduction of tooth decay
- Gums healthier
- Fresher breath longer
Changing established habits can be difficult, but the benefits to the health of your smile are undeniable: true prevention starts with small changes in our daily habits!
[Medical Director: Dr. Mauro Savio, Member of the Dentists Register Provincial Order of Surgeons and Dentists of Milan n. 4168].
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