People believe in brushing
teeth at different times of the day and a different number of times in a day.
Hence one may be confused as to how many times and when to brush your teeth.
It is generally recommended to brush
your teeth twice a day, before breakfast and after dinner.
Developing this habit as a
routine helps you not forget to brush your teeth every day. It is advised to
wake up in the morning swish your mouth nicely with water then brush your teeth
for approximately 2 minutes.
1.
It is generally not
recommended to brush soon after eating. If your meal contains acidic foodstuff
like citric fruit or juices then there might be every chance that you might
land up causing erosion of your teeth. If you are very particular to brush your
teeth after breakfast, then wait for 30-45 mins before you brush.
2.
Brushing too many times
a day after every meal is also not recommended since it may cause erosion of
your tooth material and damage your gums. It is recommended that you swish your
mouth thoroughly after every meal and brushing in the morning and at bedtime
should be good enough.
3.
On the contrary, you can
also use mouth wash and sugar-free gum chewing after other meals of the day.
4.
At night time, please
brush about 30-45 mins after having dinner before going to bed. It is also
recommended to floss your teeth every night. There are many areas of the teeth
where the brush cannot reach. Flossing helps you clean the areas between teeth.
Food lodgment happening between teeth when left uncleaned is a quick call for
decay.
5.
Also remember to use a soft bristle brush, a fluoridated toothpaste, and correct brushing technique
Making brushing twice a day a
routine will help you not forget brushing at night and also give you a healthy
mouth. Do visit your dentist twice a year so that any dental issues can be
picked up at the earliest and treated.
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