National love teeth day is established in China on September 20th every year, with the purpose of helping us to improve our awareness of dental care and enhance our concept of oral health. Therefore, the importance of teeth to us is self-evident, and its theme is oral health and general health.
Why is dental health so important to us? There are three main reasons:
1, teeth can be chewed, crushed and mixed with food. It plays a very important role in promoting food digestion and absorption. If teeth can't be chewed normally and food can't be chewed, it will greatly increase the burden on the stomach, affect the absorption of food and nutrition, and then affect the normal development of the body.
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Teeth can help us to speak fluently and clearly. For example, when children change their front teeth or some elderly people lose all their teeth, they often cannot speak clearly and people can't hear them clearly.
3. Keep your face beautiful. When we talk or smile, a neat big white tooth can show our health and beauty and enhance our self-confidence. There is also the support of teeth and teeth bones. The normal shape and occlusal relationship of dental arch make our face and lips full. If the dental arch develops abnormally and the teeth are arranged irregularly and confusedly, the face will appear uncoordinated. Therefore, many people usually go to the hospital to correct their teeth to enhance their appearance.
Since teeth are so important to us, how should we protect them at ordinary times?
1, develop good oral hygiene habits, rinse your mouth after meals, and brush your teeth in the morning and evening for at least 3 minutes at a time.
2. To master the correct brushing method, you can use the Pap brushing method, that is, the horizontal short-distance vibration brushing method. Put the toothbrush between the teeth and gums and scrub vertically. Attention when brushing your teeth. Excessive force can easily lead to gingival bleeding. Then put the toothbrush on the occlusal surface of the teeth and brush horizontally; Finally, put the toothbrush on the inside of the teeth and brush the upper and lower teeth vertically.
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3. It is best to replace the toothbrush once a month, and the longest time is no more than 3 months. This must be replaced frequently to avoid the proliferation and growth of bacteria on the toothbrush.
4. Where the toothbrush can't be brushed, you can use dental floss and interval brush to remove bacteria and food residues. It is not recommended to use toothpicks, which are thick, and frequent use will make teeth bigger and bigger.
5. You can choose soft and fine-haired toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
6, avoid eating too sour, too cold, hard things. To avoid damaging your teeth, don't eat sweets before going to bed.
7. Eat a balanced diet and don't be partial to food. The development of teeth is inseparable from the supply of various nutrients.
8. Wash your teeth regularly. Tooth washing can clean places that we can't brush at ordinary times, reduce dental plaque and food residue on teeth, avoid the proliferation of bacteria and effectively protect teeth.
9, regular oral examination. Regular oral examination helps to find dental diseases in the mouth earlier, so as to treat and protect teeth earlier.
Finally, I wish you all good teeth, good appetite, good health and delicious food!