Myth 1: Brush your teeth after waking up and then eat Research shows that brushing your teeth before meal is more beneficial to protect your teeth than brushing after meal. The main factor of tooth decay formation is the chemical reaction between tartar and sugar in food, forming acid to corrode teeth. The acid is already formed after meal and it is formed very fast. Therefore, only by removing tartar before meals can the formation of acid be greatly reduced, and it is better to rinse your mouth carefully after meals. After waking up in the morning, you should brush your teeth before meals to eliminate the bacteria that grow in your mouth all night and remove the odor from your mouth. Myth 2: When brushing teeth bleeding, dare not continue to brush After the gums become inflamed, the capillary walls become brittle, they can not resist the normal stimulation, which leads to easy bleeding, which is generally a precursor to periodontal disease. At this time, you should continue to brush your teeth and maintain the correct brushing method in order to improve the condition of the gums, and after a period of time, the inflammation will not bleed when it subsides. Myth 3: Bleeding gums are ignored when you change your toothbrush. Bleeding is also related to your toothbrush. If the inflammation of the gums is in the inflammatory edema period, it is recommended to use a soft-bristled toothbrush. A good toothbrush should have the following characteristics: small head, flat head, and slightly soft bristles. Misconception 4: Prefer soft bristles If the bristles are too soft, it is true that the brush will not be clean, but if the bristles are too hard, it is easy to cause gum damage. The softness of the bristles should vary from person to person, for example, patients with periodontal disease must choose a soft-bristled toothbrush, which is good for cleaning the periodontium; people without periodontal disease can choose a toothbrush with soft bristles of medium hardness; it is not recommended to use a toothbrush with bristles that are too hard. Myth 5: Brush your teeth immediately after tooth extraction or filling Except for 24 hours after tooth extraction, you cannot brush your teeth. After 24 hours, the rest of the cases can be brushed normally. Myth 6: Favorite to buy advertising toothpaste that claims to freshen your breath In fact, the fresh taste of toothpaste will only stay in the mouth for a short time to mask bad breath. There are many causes of bad breath, such as tartar, tooth decay, digestive tract diseases, etc. You cannot expect to brush your teeth to solve it, you should find the cause and prescribe the right medicine. To enhance dental care, in addition to strengthening the protection of teeth, we should also remove bad habits, quit smoking and alcohol, and not eat too hot and spicy food. The key to oral health care is in everyone’s own hands, one point of care one point of health, may the healthy teeth accompany you for life.