Dental equipment prevention
The best way to prevent periodontal disease is to have a good oral hygiene plan, an early start and a practice throughout your life. This means that you brush your teeth at least twice a day-in the morning and before going to bed-using the dental floss at least once daily. Even better, brush your teeth after each meal or snack or at your dentist's suggestion. Thoroughly clean with toothbrush and floss takes three to five minutes. Flossing loose food particles and bacteria before brushing your teeth.
In addition, follow the tips below to keep your gums and gums healthy:
Choose the right toothbrush. Choose a soft, final rounded or polished bristle toothbrush - hard or hard bristles are more likely to harm your gums. The size and shape of the brush should allow you to reach every tooth. Remember, only the tip of the brush is clean, so there is no need to apply extra pressure. Brush every three to four months, even more frequently. If the mane is open, you wait too long. Some dentists recommend electric toothbrushes that use rotating or vibrating bristles because they may be more effective than manual brushes in removing plaque and maintaining healthy gum tissue. Brushes may be particularly helpful to people with arthritis, Parkinson's disease or other problems that affect their flexibility. But you do not have to spend a lot of money on good oral health - using a proper manual toothbrush will produce good results.
Brush your teeth as if it depends on it. If you do not do it properly, brushing your teeth does not have much benefit. Here's an effective way to clean the outer surfaces of your teeth and gums, using short, back and forth, and then up and down strokes. Use vertical strokes to clean the inner surface. To clean the interface between your teeth and your gums, place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your teeth.
Floss. If you're like most people, this is part of the oral care you often overlook. Dental flossing is a tedious task, which may be the reason why most dentists say their patients do not often use floss. Flossing is still an important part of effective oral care. Here's how it works: Use about 18 inches of waxed or unwaxed floss. Tighten the dental floss and bend each tooth in a C-shape, scraping it up and down on each side of each tooth. Each stroke should be slightly below your gum line until you feel resisted. Use floss to remove plaque between the teeth and help massage the gums.
Pay attention to brushing behavior, not the type of toothpaste. Some toothpastes claim to remove plaque and tartar or kill plaque causing bacteria. The fact is, all toothpaste, including natural toothpaste without any additives, can remove plaque if you brush your teeth properly. There are no products to remove tartar under the gums, although anti-tartar or "tartar control" toothpaste can help prevent tartar buildup on the teeth. Bottom line? If used properly, the cheap fluoride toothpaste removes the plaque completely like a special toothpaste.
See your dentist. In addition to daily oral hygiene, frequent visits should be made to dentists as recommended by routine cleaning and inspection.
Eat a healthy diet. To protect your teeth and gums, eat a balanced diet that contains plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Consider taking vitamin C and calcium supplements. An effective antioxidant and primary collagen synthesis partner, vitamin C is essential for healthy gums. Many fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits, berries, cantaloupe, broccoli and spinach, are rich sources of vitamin C and most natural food stores and pharmacies contain vitamin C supplements. Calcium is vital to bone health and many experts recommend that 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams of minerals be harvested daily.
Supplement and alternative medicine
Because nutrition plays an important role in oral health, many supplemental and dental supplies focus on providing certain nutrients to your body. Some of them include:
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) This substance naturally found in the body and in various foods plays a key role in cellular energy production. It is also a potent antioxidant - many times stronger than Vitamin C. Researchers have studied the potential role of CoQ10 in a variety of diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease. Among other findings, CoQlO applied to diseased gum tissue appeared to significantly reduce infection, but no study measured the effectiveness of oral CoQlO. If you want to try oral coenzyme Q10, you can buy supplements at natural food stores and some pharmacies. Look for oily capsules, which are better absorbed and utilized than dry capsules.
Connective tissue nutrition formula (CTNF). This homeopathic combination of vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts is believed to improve gingival tissue integrity. The clinical trials conducted by CTNF under the auspices of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a branch of the National Institutes of Health, have yielded positive results.
Grapefruit seed extract. This natural extract has been shown to be of antibiotic quality. It is suggested to add a drop of syrup to a regular toothpaste each time you brush your teeth. Find grapefruit seed extract in a natural food store or online.
cranberry. They are not just for Thanksgiving. Known for a long time as the treatment of urinary tract infections, cranberries and cranberry juice work by preventing bacteria from adhering to the cells on the bladder. It now appears that cranberries may also prevent the bacteria from sticking to the teeth and gums. Unfortunately, most cranberry products add sugar, which can eliminate beneficial dental effects. Look for sweets with other fruits or juices instead of sugar. The recommended dosage is 3 ounces of juice or six cranberries per day. If you have kidney stones, or take a blood thinner, warfarin, consult your doctor before starting a cranberry regimen.
