Oral hygiene daily care

Daily oral care is an important measure to maintain oral health. Here are some specific nursing methods:

1、 Brushing teeth

Frequency and Time: Brush your teeth at least twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, with each brushing session lasting 2-3 minutes.

Brushing method: Use horizontal vibration or rotation to clean, ensuring that every surface of the teeth (including the gaps between the gums and teeth) is thoroughly cleaned. Do not use too much force when brushing your teeth to avoid gum damage.

Toothbrush and Toothpaste Selection: Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles, small brush heads, and moderate bristle arrangement, and replace it regularly. It is generally recommended to replace it every 3-4 months. Toothpaste can be chosen from products with good cleaning effects, or fluoride toothpaste can be considered to enhance the anti caries ability of teeth.

2、 Use dental floss

Importance: Dental floss can penetrate into areas that are difficult for toothbrushes to reach, effectively removing plaque and food residue, and preventing oral diseases.

Usage: It is recommended to use dental floss after brushing your teeth every day. Gently slide the floss into the gaps between your teeth and move it up and down to remove any residue.

3、 Rinse your mouth

After meals, rinse your mouth with warm water to avoid food residue in your mouth. You can also choose mouthwash as needed to rinse your mouth. The ingredients in mouthwash can kill bacteria in the mouth and keep your breath fresh.

4、 Dietary regulation

Reduce the intake of sweets: Eat less sweets, beverages, and high calorie foods, as these foods are prone to residue and bacterial growth in the mouth, which is detrimental to dental health.

Eat more fruits and vegetables: Eat more vegetables, fruits, and calcium rich foods such as milk, dairy products, shrimp, fish, etc. to enhance the firmness of teeth and overall oral health.

5、 Regular oral check ups and teeth cleaning

Oral examination: Conduct at least one oral examination per year to promptly detect and address oral issues. Through regular oral examinations, professional doctors can assess your oral health condition and provide personalized care recommendations.

Dental cleaning: Dental cleaning is the process of using instruments to remove plaque and tartar attached to the tooth surface and gums, and then polishing the tooth surface to prevent the re deposition of plaque and tartar. Doctors suggest that it is best to wash teeth every six months, and preventive cleaning usually uses ultrasonic cleaning.

6、 Other precautions

Avoid smoking: Smoking can cause problems such as yellowing of teeth and bad breath. It is recommended to stop smoking to protect oral health.

Maintain a positive attitude: Long term exposure to negative emotional states such as anxiety and tension may lead to weakened immunity, thereby affecting oral health. Therefore, maintaining a positive attitude and good lifestyle habits are also important factors in maintaining oral health.

In summary, daily oral care requires us to start from multiple aspects, including brushing teeth, flossing, rinsing mouth, adjusting diet, regular oral checkups and teeth cleaning, etc. Only by adhering to these nursing measures and developing good oral hygiene habits can oral diseases be effectively prevented.