Why do so many people have dental problems nowadays?
Although teeth are strong, they will gradually become sensitive as we age,
gums will recede or become easily inflamed, and
the alveolar bone will not be able to support the teeth well, causing loose teeth or tooth loss. Dental diseases do not only occur in the elderly, but also in children and adolescents, which is related to bad behavioral habits.
What factors may cause dental problems?
1. Gum atrophy: As we age, the gums gradually recede, especially if we do not take good care of them, which exposes some of the tooth roots. When we eat hot, cold, sour, or sweet foods, we feel our teeth become sour, especially when we breathe in cold air, our teeth feel tingling.
2. Unreasonable diet: Nowadays, people prefer individualized eating habits and do not pay attention to the nutrition in food. They prefer the food they like, especially spicy, fried and greasy food, which will irritate the gums. In addition, picky eating or partial eating will lead to the lack of certain nutrients in the body, which cannot provide the necessary nutrition for the gums, causing swollen and painful gums and gum inflammation, and even gum atrophy.
3. Wrong way of brushing teeth: Most people are careless when brushing their teeth, and they just brush their teeth once or twice. Due to busy work, they do not brush their teeth before going to bed, which cannot remove bacteria in the mouth, thus inducing oral diseases, including caries and periodontitis . Brushing teeth hard and using improper brushing methods can hurt the gums and damage the oral periodontal tissues.
What tips do you need to know to protect your teeth?
1. Teeth tapping : Brush your teeth within 15 minutes after breakfast, and then tap your teeth with appropriate force for 10 minutes. Gently tapping the upper and lower teeth can promote periodontal blood circulation, speed up metabolism, slow down alveolar bone absorption, and increase the elasticity of periodontal fibrous tissue, thereby stabilizing the teeth and maintaining periodontal health.
2. Use a straw when drinking beverages: The reason why it is recommended to use a straw when drinking beverages is that it can reduce the contact area and time between sugar and oral bacteria, prevent damage to tooth enamel, and effectively prevent tooth decay.
3. Eat appropriate amounts of crude fiber-containing foods: Celery, lettuce and apples all contain crude fiber. Chewing more can reduce the amount of food remaining on the surface of teeth, clean teeth, effectively inhibit bacterial growth, reduce dental plaque formation, and also freshen breath.
Tips:
You should rinse your mouth after each meal. Rinsing your mouth cannot replace brushing your teeth. So you must brush your teeth after getting up in the morning and before going to bed. Keep the toothbrush at a 45° angle to your teeth. Brush your teeth for at least 3 minutes each time to brush every surface of your teeth. Generally, change your toothbrush every three months. Use a soft-bristled, small-headed toothbrush, especially for people with oral sensitivity and pregnant women. Wash your teeth every 6 months to remove dental plaque, tartar and soft scale, and to prevent periodontitis and gingivitis. Have an oral examination every year to detect oral diseases as soon as possible.
