Many people often stare at a fragrance or brand when using toothpaste for a long time, exclusively for years on end. From a medical point of view this is not scientific, let alone worth advocating. Because from the need of oral health care, most of the toothpaste are more or less added with certain drugs to prevent common tooth decay and periodontal disease, etc.. According to statistics, about 80% of toothpaste in the market is drug toothpaste or contains drugs. And the fact also strongly proves that drug toothpaste plays an undervalued role in the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, and it is also an indispensable health care product for the general public. The most common ingredient of drug toothpaste is fluoride toothpaste, the active fluorine can promote the remineralization of tooth enamel, which can better enhance the anti-caries ability of teeth, especially for some areas with low fluorine content (Guangdong, Hong Kong, etc.) and those with multiple oral caries. There is also a large category of drug toothpaste including enzyme toothpaste, chlorhexidine toothpaste, traditional Chinese medicine toothpaste and other ingredients, when using this kind of toothpaste, we should pay more attention to alternate use, avoid long-term application of one of them, only in this way can give full play to the oral health care effectiveness of toothpaste. Of course, there are other misconceptions about the use of toothpaste, please look down carefully. Toothpaste is the tooth cleaner we use every day, want to have a good healthy teeth, quality toothpaste is essential. However, all kinds of toothpaste on the market labeled “whitening”, “hemostatic”, “antiseptic” and “deodorant”, in the end The actual effect is not that amazing? The more expensive it is, the more justified it is. In recent years, toothpaste has also had the same treatment as skin care products, and many people believe that a price is worth a penny, so they pick the expensive ones to buy. In fact, many people have misconceptions about toothpaste. Misconception a color bar can identify the composition of the bottom of each tube of toothpaste has a small piece of color mark, green, blue, black, red, many people think it has a special meaning, and their own understanding of the green represents pure natural, black represents pure chemical, blue represents drug ingredients, etc.. But in fact, the Chinese Oral Cleaning Products Industry Association has debunked the rumor that the color bar at the bottom of the toothpaste is a positioning identification mark when the machine is sealed, and has nothing to do with product ingredients. The more foam the better the toothpaste foam, the better the cleaning effect? Not really. The main ingredients of toothpaste are friction agents, such as calcium carbonate, calcium hydrogen phosphate and calcium pyrophosphate, in addition to descaling agents, moisturizers, foaming agents, preservatives and flavors. The cleaning ability is related to the amount of friction and not to the amount of foam. What you need to pay attention to is whether there is a significant roughness when using toothpaste, too rough instead of easy to damage tooth enamel. Many toothpaste will be “natural” as a consumer promotion point, but this is not a measure of toothpaste good or bad. The raw materials used in toothpaste can be used with confidence as long as they meet national safety production standards. Even if the herbs, minerals or vitamins like natural ingredients, but also after extraction and processing, there is no absolute “natural toothpaste” said. The human mouth is a very complex environment, and the health of teeth and gums is often affected by a variety of factors. Unexplained bleeding gums may indicate that some disease is occurring inside your body, and if you only stop the bleeding without getting a diagnosis, you may miss the best time to treat the disease. On the other hand, stopping the bleeding alone may treat the symptoms but not the root cause, and no toothpaste can replace the role of your dentist. If you want to stop bleeding with a hemostatic toothpaste, please consult your doctor first. Myth 5: Whitening is a good toothpaste Healthy teeth are inherently beige or yellowish, and may become more yellow as they age, so ordinary people do not need to force their teeth to be white. If the yellowing and darkening of teeth is caused by long-term smoking, or drinking coffee, tea, wine, cola and other beverages, using whitening toothpaste does have some effect. However, most whitening toothpastes have limited effect, and if you can quickly turn white after brushing your teeth a few times, you may have to question its safety. Myth 6 Toothpaste is definitely the more expensive the better Many toothpastes take the “expensive” route, but in terms of cleaning, may not have particularly outstanding results. A good toothpaste should meet the criteria of being safe, non-irritating and odorless, rather than just looking at the price. In addition, toothpaste should be replaced regularly, do not use the same toothpaste all year round, so that the bacteria do not become resistant, so that the effect is affected. The right toothpaste is half of oral health Since toothpaste is not necessarily the more expensive the better, then how should we select it? In general, the general public can choose ordinary cleaning toothpaste according to their own needs, and there are mainly 3 kinds of effective toothpaste that can be approved by the health department. Fluoride toothpaste Many toothpastes contain fluoride. Low doses of fluoride can make teeth stronger, reduce the wear and tear of tooth enamel, and prevent dental diseases such as tooth decay and pulpitis. Children under 6 years old should not use fluoride toothpaste, but otherwise it is suitable for the majority of people for daily use, and can be selected according to the table of added ingredients. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory toothpaste The increase in oral bacteria can easily lead to inflammation, accompanied by swelling, pain, bleeding or odor, if not timely anti-inflammatory, bacteria may also enter the brain to cause more serious consequences. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory toothpaste adds some drug ingredients that can reduce inflammation, swelling and inhibit bacterial reproduction, which is suitable for people suffering from gingivitis, periodontitis, mouth ulcers and other inflammatory diseases, and it is recommended to consult a doctor when selecting one. Anti-allergic toothpaste Tooth allergy is medically known as allergic dentin. Certain people have sensitive teeth and are prone to transient pain or soreness when they come into contact with cold, heat, acid or gnawing on hard objects. And in addition to being born with tooth sensitivity symptoms, people over 40 years old are also prone to it more often. Certified by dentists, anti-allergy toothpaste can indeed relieve tooth allergy symptoms, but should not be used for more than 1 month. Long-term use is likely to cause imbalance of oral flora and cause other adverse reactions. To take care of your teeth, you also need to do 3 things The World Health Organization announced an oral health standard to the world in 2001: by the time you are 80 years old, there are at least 20 healthy teeth in your mouth. Indeed, as an important digestive tool, teeth are directly related to our quality of life. And most of the long-lived elderly people almost have a good and healthy teeth. In addition to choosing the right toothpaste, we also need to master the right dental care methods. Reduce plaque Plaque will combine with sugar to produce acid, which will erode tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. It will also stimulate the gum and periodontal tissues, and if not effectively inhibited, it will easily develop into irreversible periodontitis, and eventually we can only choose to extract the teeth. To reduce plaque, we can use dental floss to floss our teeth after meals or use mouthwash to rinse. In addition, the coarse fiber in vegetables helps to take away the debris and tartar from the teeth, such as celery, mushrooms and mint, which can be consumed daily. Prevent calcium deficiency The main component of teeth is alkaline calcium phosphate, which also belongs to the bone. If the lack of calcium in the body causes osteoporosis, it also tends to affect the teeth. Especially after middle age, calcium loss is accelerated, so you need to take more calcium-rich dairy foods or calcium tablets, as well as vitamin D-rich foods such as eggs, fish and animal liver to promote calcium absorption. The Chinese Dental Association has published a set of standard Bachmann brushing method, which can effectively reduce the plaque near the gum edge and in the gum sulcus. 1.Brush the outer incisors: Brush the bristles at a 45° angle to the teeth while pressing the bristles lightly toward the teeth and brush lightly in a small circular motion. 2.Brush the inner incisors: also at an angle of 45 degrees, and brush in groups of 2~3 teeth, lifting back and forth lightly. 3.Brush the occlusal side of the teeth: hold the brush handle, point the bristles to the occlusal side and brush back and forth with a little force. 4.Brush the inner side of the teeth: put the toothbrush up and use the bristles at the front of the toothbrush to brush in a small arc up and down along the teeth. 5.Brush the surface of the tongue: Place the toothbrush lightly on the surface of the tongue and gently brush away food residue and bacteria from the inside out to keep the breath fresh.