Q: Is there a recommended technique for brushing teeth?
A: As with just about any human activity, there are ways to maximize the quality of the outcome. So, experts have suggestions for the right way to brush your teeth.
Divide your mouth into quadrants, thinking of the right and left sections on top, and the same on the bottom. And think of each quadrant as having an inside and outside, for a total of eight sections. Brush each of those sections separately.
The back teeth are the hardest to clean, so start with them. To get to the outside surfaces of the back teeth, open your mouth only slightly. Otherwise, you will stretch the cheeks taut against the teeth and impede the movement of the brush.
In each of the sections, tilt the brush to a 45-degree angle to brush where the tooth and the gum meet. You want to make sure the brush’s bristles work their way into the groove — also called the sulcus — where tooth and gum meet. Keep the brush horizontal and for manual toothbrushes, keep the strokes short, a quarter inch or so, as you brush the teeth. For powered toothbrushes, just move the brush from one tooth to another, allowing the brush to do the work…no scrubbing motions are necessary with powered toothbrushes. Move to the next section and repeat. After brushing, rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water.
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While tooth enamel is the hardest element in your body, it is susceptible to wear and tear just like any other part of the body. Some foods and beverages that passes through our mouth are more corrosive to enamel than are others. For instance, though fruit and fruit juice are good for us in some ways, those that contain citric acid, like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, are potentially damaging to teeth enamel. You should also consume carbonated drinks in moderation. In addition, you even also need to be careful about the toothpaste you use. You should avoid toothpastes with abrasives in them, like charcoal toothpastes, even though they may be marketed as tooth-whitening, stain-removing marvels.
Acids in sugar-free beverages can erode tooth enamel. People find carbonated beverages refreshing. Enjoy them in moderation and preferably with meals. The American Dental Association offers these tips to reduce tooth erosion from acidic food and beverages:
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Acidic foods and beverages can wear away the enamel that protects teeth, a process known as tooth erosion. Tooth erosion is permanent and may open the door for bacteria to cause cavities or infection. It can also make teeth appear discolored, as white enamel is worn away to expose the yellow layer below called dentin.