We should all brush our teeth three times a day, after every meal, according to the recommendations of the specialist in Odontology and Stomatology. It is true that there are times when it is difficult to carry out a complete dental hygiene when we are away from home, but even if we cannot use all the auxiliary systems, it would be important to have a toothbrush at work to use after eating.
How should we brush our teeth and for how long?
We should brush our teeth from the gum towards the occlusal part of the tooth for a minimum of 3 minutes in total and it is also important to brush the chewing parts of the teeth, as well as brushing the tongue, because there can be an accumulation of bacteria in that area.
How to choose our toothbrush? Are other complements recommended besides the toothbrush?
The most important thing about the toothbrush is that it should be the right size and hardness for each particular case and that it should be changed regularly. In addition to the toothbrush, it is very important to use dental floss, as well as the irrigator and, when necessary, interdental brushes should also be used.
What are the consequences of not brushing your teeth?
When a person does not brush their teeth there is an increase in the number of cavities and periodontal disease, and they may even lose their teeth, with the aesthetic and functional disorder that this entails.