The consequences of not brushing your teeth carefully: In addition to tooth decay, strawberry seeds may also sprout between your teeth?

Winter strawberries are almost on the market again. The bright red strawberries are one of the favorite fruits of many children and parents. Are you already eager to eat the first crop of newly-released strawberries?

Do you remember an interesting story about strawberries? Jiangsu News once reported that a dentist in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, posted an article online saying that he helped a patient take out a strawberry seed from between his teeth, and it actually sprouted...

Can strawberry seeds really grow in the mouth? Dentists say that the oral environment is basically constant temperature and humidity. In addition to the appropriate temperature and humidity conditions, food residues in the mouth also provide sugar and other nutrients for strawberry seeds, which theoretically allows plants to grow.

The main reason for strawberry seeds to germinate is the lack of good oral care habits!

Some netizens said: There are always some special circumstances. It’s not that I don’t want to, it’s that I can’t do it!

According to the results of the fourth national oral health epidemiological survey, the caries rate of permanent teeth in 12-year-old children in my country is 34.5%, which is 7.8 percentage points higher than ten years ago. The caries rate of deciduous teeth in 5-year-old children is 70.9%, which is 5.8 percentage points higher than ten years ago. Children's oral problems should not be underestimated! How can we make children have good teeth? Let's follow the editor to learn together

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Brush your teeth morning and night

Most people know that they should brush their teeth in the morning and evening, but there are differences in the specific time of brushing their teeth. For example, some people are used to brushing their teeth first thing in the morning; others brush their teeth after breakfast, believing that this can better remove food debris and reduce damage to teeth.

Experts explain that brushing teeth in the morning and evening means brushing teeth after getting up early and before going to bed. It is best to brush teeth in the morning before breakfast rather than after meals, because brushing teeth in the morning and evening is not only to remove food residues in the mouth after eating, but the most important thing is to remove dental plaque on the surface of teeth. After a night's sleep, brushing teeth in the morning can effectively remove dental plaque that gradually forms during the night and reduce the occurrence of oral diseases.

How to brush your teeth correctly?

It is recommended to use the Bass brushing method, also known as the horizontal vibration method, which is the most effective way to remove interproximal plaque without damaging the gums.

Brush horizontally on the occlusal surface↓↓

Brush the side of the tongue horizontally↓↓

45° swipe↓↓

Brush the lingual fossa↓↓

Gingival cleaning brush 45°↓

Remember to brush your teeth thoroughly and each time should last at least 2 to 3 minutes.

Parents should set a good example and brush their teeth with their children to cultivate their children's interest and habit in brushing teeth.

Recommended toothbrush choices: bristles should be of appropriate hardness. Too soft bristles will make it difficult to remove food residues and bacteria in the mouth. Toothbrushes with hard bristles are better for cleaning teeth, but they are easy to wear teeth. Toothbrushes with treated bristles are smoother, which can reduce wear on teeth and protect gums. For younger children, parents can use children's toothbrushes to clean their teeth.

In addition, it is recommended that parents cultivate the good habit of rinsing their children's mouths after meals. It is best to teach children to use dental floss correctly to remove food residues in between teeth and reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Reasonable amount of toothpaste

The amount of toothpaste used should not be too much. The amount of toothpaste for children should be the size of a pea. If you use a manual toothbrush, just squeeze the toothpaste onto the toothbrush. If you use an electric toothbrush, it is best to put the toothpaste on the brush head, put the brush head into the mouth and then turn on the switch to avoid toothpaste splashing.

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Want oral health

Remember to avoid these four mistakes

Myth 1: If your teeth don’t hurt, they are healthy

Some people think that if their teeth don't hurt, it means they are healthy, but that's not true. If they don't hurt, it doesn't mean they are healthy. Pain means the condition has become serious. Dentists point out that periodontal disease and caries are common dental diseases, which most people don't feel very obvious, but in fact, irritation of the teeth and bleeding gums may be signs of dental disease. Since the clinical manifestations of periodontal disease are alternating between dormant and aggravated periods, its main symptoms such as bleeding gums will not persist, which also causes most patients to not pay enough attention to the early symptoms of periodontal disease.

Myth 2: Teeth cleaning can damage your teeth

Many people feel sore and tender teeth after teeth cleaning, and feel uncomfortable when eating, thinking that it is caused by teeth cleaning. Some people are also worried that teeth cleaning will wear away the enamel on the surface of the teeth. This is absolutely a misunderstanding.

At present, most of the teeth cleaning in hospitals use ultrasonic teeth cleaning, which relies on the ultrasonic vibrations emitted by the ultrasonic instrument on the tooth surface to remove tartar and plaque, rather than grinding, and does not cause damage to the hard tissue of the teeth. At the same time, polishing is generally required after teeth cleaning to make up for the slight rough surface and reduce the chance of pigmentation or tartar deposition.

As for the feeling of soreness and tenderness in teeth after teeth cleaning, it is because people who have not had their teeth cleaned for many years have a lot of tartar on the tooth surface, which is not only thick but also covers most of the tooth roots. Since the tartar is attached to the root surface, it seems to "protect" the tooth root, and usually there is not much discomfort. After teeth cleaning and removing the tartar, the tooth root is exposed, and when encountering cold, hot, sour, or sweet food, there will be a period of time when the teeth feel sore and tender, but this feeling will gradually ease.

Myth 3: Brushing your teeth every day does not require washing your teeth

Many people think that as long as they brush their teeth carefully, they don't need to wash their teeth. This concept is wrong. No matter how carefully you brush your teeth, there will inevitably be dead spots.

Many people's teeth look clean on the surface, but oral examinations can reveal dental plaque and mild dental plaque, which will form calculus if they develop. In addition, teeth cleaning is a good way to prevent or interrupt the development of periodontitis. Dental plaque is the culprit of periodontal disease, and it will continue to re-form on the tooth surface after teeth cleaning. If it is not removed regularly, coupled with the gradual deposition of mineral salts in saliva, it will form calculus and cause periodontal disease over time. Therefore, it is generally recommended to clean teeth once a year after the age of 16. If the patient already has periodontitis or the periodontal condition is relatively poor, it is recommended to clean teeth once every six months.

Myth 4: Mouthwash can replace brushing teeth

Many people like to use mouthwash instead of brushing their teeth to clean their mouths, but mouthwash can only remove food residues floating on the surface of the teeth, and some deposits in hidden parts are not easy to be removed. Although mouthwash has antibacterial and bactericidal functions, if you use mouthwash without brushing your teeth first, the effect of preventing tooth decay is very limited.

Source: Comprehensive from Xinhuanet, Suzhou News, Zhihu Daily, Capital Education