Do you spread your teeth after meals? to caution! See the right time to do this health

One of the most common habits that are performed on a daily basis is the act of cleaning your tooth with a brush. However, few people know that this oral hygiene cannot be done shortly after meals. This is correct!

According to experts, the ideal is to allow at least 30 minutes. Care that was conducted in the right time helps equal acidity in the mouth, that is, saliva works naturally during this period to neutralize the changing acids through the food and drinks that a person consumes.

The performance of the brushing cleaning after a short period of the meal does not lead to any serious damage to those who have this habit, but the acids that are not neutralized and thus can cause tooth erosion, which is formed in the loss of tooth enamel. In addition to this recommendation, there is another important care in oral hygiene which is the use of the thread, which prevents the formation of cavities and gingivitis.

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What is the correct way to clean your teeth with brush?

Ideally, brushing the teeth lasts about two minutes with the back and forth movements, and it is: 30 seconds to the top of the right, 30 seconds to the top left, 30 seconds to the bottom of the right and 30 seconds to the bottom of the left. In addition, it is necessary not to put a lot of strength so that he does not end up to harm the gums, and do not forget to clean the tongue well and visit a dentist, in the period every 6 months, to perform the cleaning of teeth.

What are the most common mistakes in the brush time?

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Many people believe that depositing a lot of strength in the brush time can make the “cleaner teeth”. But this is a legend, the work of the brush can end with great intensity easily to damage the teeth and gums.

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As the popular proverb says, “the wheel is the enemy of perfection”, so the brush that was quickly developed cannot achieve good results. On the contrary, this practice can store the remaining food between the teeth and can cause the same breathing and the appearance of tartar.

Make other activities as a brush

Some people have the process of performing other activities while cleaning their teeth with brush, such as arranging, wandering at home or even moving their cell phone, and many of them even realize this. All these gestures are harmful because of the simple truth that these small actions can focus on the brush. Consequently, it is recommended to clean your teeth in front of the mirror, with attention to all the details of the region by mouth.

(Written by Victoria Rodriguez, the trainee in the press, under the supervision of Enderson Oliveira, Oliberal.com)