Myths of dental care 1, only rinse mouth without brushing In fact, rinse mouth instead of brushing teeth, the correct brushing of teeth both the mechanical brushing effect of toothbrush, but also the chemical decontamination and sterilization effect of toothpaste. It can effectively prevent the formation of plaque and tartar. 2, the more the teeth are worn the stronger, it is okay to chew something hard The teeth of the elderly should especially avoid wear and tear. Do not gnaw hard things. What’s more, you should not use your teeth to open bottle caps, pull pins and nails, etc. 3, lost one or two teeth, no need to rush to fill, and so lost all the replacement of full dentures to save trouble missing teeth do not want to set dentures, the first will make the face collapse, showing the “old”, affecting digestion and nutrient absorption; will also accelerate the loosening of the adjacent teeth, tilt, the jaw teeth elongation leads to bite relationship disorder, causing discomfort and pain in the temporomandibular joint next to the ear. How often is a dental cleaning appropriate? The process of scaling is usually a bit sore, and if the inflammation is serious or there is a lot of calculus, people who have not been scaled for a long time may bleed because the mucous membrane is touched, which is normal. Periodontal health of the people once every six months to a year is best, the number of scaling should not be too frequent, if periodontal disease, or even more serious patients once every 2 to 3 months is not too much. In addition, if you ignore cleaning after scaling, calculus will form again soon. Therefore, it is important to brush your teeth in the morning and evening, for at least 3 minutes each time, and to brush your teeth on all 3 sides. This is the most effective way to brush your teeth. How often should I have an oral examination? Professional dentists recommend: adults should have a comprehensive oral examination once a year, and children should preferably have an examination once every six months. How much toothpaste should I use each time I brush my teeth? For adults, the amount of fluoride toothpaste should be enough for about 1/2 of the toothbrush head, while the amount of fluoride toothpaste for children should not exceed the size of S bean grain to avoid swallowing too much toothpaste, which is not good for the body. The correct way to brush teeth: brush teeth every morning and evening, brush teeth using the vertical rotation method, the upper teeth from the top to the bottom rotation brush, the lower teeth from the bottom to the top rotation brush, the inner and outer sides of the teeth and the occlusal surface should be carefully brushed in place, each brush 3-5 minutes. Choose and use the correct toothbrush with soft bristles and bristle treatment, with a moderate size brush head that can reach every side of every tooth, and wash it after use with the brush head facing upwards and place it in a dry and ventilated place. Do not share toothbrushes with others, do not use toothbrushes for other purposes; replace toothbrushes after the bristles are turned out or after having infectious diseases; change a toothbrush in 3-4 months.