Tooth brushing plays an important role in maintaining optimal oral health. The proper application of the oral brushing technique eliminates bacterial plaque from the teeth and gums, being an excellent ally in the prevention of oral diseases such as: dental caries, bleeding gums or gingivitis.
Brushing your teeth should be part of your daily routine. It is the most effective way to care for and protect each tooth. It is recommended to do so when you wake up, after each meal, before going to sleep and, of course, when eating foods with a high content of coloring and/or sugar.
Whether with the help of an electric toothbrush, or a conventional toothbrush, using the technique Circular or rotational tooth brushing will help you maintain excellent dental health.
Don't forget to use dental floss and mouthwash on a daily basis! If you have any doubts about this, do not hesitate to contact Oralstudio Dental Clinic in Medellin.
Remember that the purpose of tooth brushing is to interfere with the formation and development of bacterial plaque, thus preventing the onset of oral diseases.
Tooth brushing technique
Tooth brushing is the most useful technique for controlling supragingival plaque.
Over time, different brushing techniques have been developed, which differ from each other depending on the age, skills and oral health status of the patient. The important thing is to do it properly and thoroughly; some of the most recommended and recognized are the following:
• Bass Technique:
The soft bristle brush is placed at a 45º angle, the filaments are inserted into the interdental niches and the gingival groove. The bristles are directed towards the apical part of the tooth, anteroposterior vibrating movements are performed, and then a sweeping movement towards the occlusal part is made. It is advisable to brush two to three teeth.
• Fones Technique:
Initially, the brush is placed at a 90° angle to the tooth surface. With the teeth together, they are divided into 6 sectors and 10 circular movements are made like bicycle wheels, applying light to moderate pressure that extends from the upper gum to the lower gum.
Regarding the molars, on the parts that are chewed, the brushing is done from back to front. On the occlusal surfaces, circular movements are made and on the lingual-palatal surfaces the brush is placed in position with rotary movements; this is a highly recommended technique for children, as it is easy to learn.
• Horizontal Scrub Technique:
It is a simple technique, it simply consists of "scrubbing" the teeth with horizontal movements, placing the brush filaments at a 90 degree angle on the surface of the teeth.
A series of repeated movements are performed from back to front over the entire oral cavity and divided in 6 sextant and 20 movements are performed for each sextant, it is a brushing method suitable for children of preschool age.
Toothbrushes are an ally in brushing your teeth for dental care. Different research and scientific advances focused on the prevention of oral diseases have affirmed the importance of toothbrushes. types of toothbrushes to achieve easier, more comfortable and complete dental hygiene.
It is extremely important that the brush is adapted to the anatomy of the mouth and the special characteristics of each patient, since it is an essential element in the brushing technique and in the control of bacterial plaque.
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How many types of toothbrushes are there?
Nowadays, there are a variety of toothbrushes designed to solve different needs such as type of hygiene, number of rows, dental alignment, among others. Below, we will tell you about 6 main types of toothbrushes, each with its own characteristics. Find out which one is the most suitable for you.
• Conventional toothbrushes:
It is the most well-known and commonly used, containing 3 to 4 strips of bristles or filaments.
• Children's brushes:
They are designed for the oral anatomy of the little ones, with the aim of taking care of their dental hygiene from an early age.
• Electric brushes:
They have become very popular in recent years. They usually have three movements, but even though they are electric, you still have to follow the same brushing movements. They are especially recommended for people with some kind of physical disability that prevents them from brushing properly.
• Toothbrushes interproximal:
It is used to remove food residue and tartar between the proximal spaces of the teeth. It is ideal for patients with a wide interdental space. They come in different thicknesses to adapt to personal needs.
• Periodontal brushes:
Also called sulcular or crevicular, account with a head made up of only two strips of bristles, it is used in case of periodontal diseases, they are very soft and further apart from each other, to access the cleaning of bacterial plaque located under the gum.
• Orthodontic brushes:
An instrument specifically manufactured for patients who have a treatment of orthodontics, due to its characteristics, facilitates the achievement of optimal oral hygiene.
It is important to replace your toothbrush when it shows signs of wear or at least every three months. It is also important to change it after a cold, as germs build up and can lead to infection.
Apart from technological advances in recent years, toothbrushing remains the ideal method of choice for maintaining oral hygiene and preventing oral diseases.
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