Higiene oral

Why is Oral Hygiene so important?

Adults over 35 lose more teeth to gum diseases (enfermedad periodontal) than from cavities. Three out of four adults are affected at some time in their life. La mejor forma de prevenir las caries y la enfermedad periodontal es cepillado y la seda dental técnicas, performed daily.

Periodontal disease y decaimiento son causados por la placa bacteriana. Plaque is a colorless film, que se pega a los dientes en la línea de la encía. Plaque constantly forms on your teeth. By thorough daily brushing and flossing you can remove these germs and help prevent periodontal disease.

How to Brush

If you have any pain while brushing or have any questions about how to brush properly, please be sure to call the office at Dinámica Odontología LLC Teléfono 843-757-3060.

Dr. Reynolds recomienda utilizar un cepillo de dientes suave ultra suave. Position the brush at a 45 degree angle where your gums and teeth meet. Gently move the brush in a circular motion several times using small, gentle strokes brushing the outside surfaces of your teeth. Use light pressure while putting the bristles between the teeth, but not so much pressure that you feel any discomfort.

When you are done cleaning the outside surfaces of all your teeth, follow the same directions while cleaning the inside of the back teeth.

To clean the inside surfaces of the upper and lower front teeth, hold the brush vertically. Make several gentle back-and-forth strokes over each tooth. Don’t forget to gently brush the surrounding gum tissue.

Next you will clean the biting surfaces of your teeth by using short, gentle strokes. Change the position of the brush as often as necessary to reach and clean all surfaces. Try to watch yourself in the mirror to make sure you clean each surface. After you are done, rinse vigorously to remove any plaque you might have loosened while brushing.

Un Consejo rápido sobre cepillarse los dientes más hacia atrás—cierre usted la mandíbula ligeramente, Esto cambiará la quijada lo suficiente como para permitir que el cabezal del cepillo llegar a la espalda y la línea de la encía del último molar, que es extremadamente importante. también, no se olvide que mover la mano más alta para obtener la línea de las encías de los caninos superiores e inferiores al cepillarse los caninos inferiores. Si nota que los dientes están “más largo” y la línea de las encías está en una posición diferente por 1 o 2 mm de los otros dientes.

How to Floss

Periodontal disease usually appears between the teeth where your toothbrush cannot reach. Flossing is a very effective way to remove plaque from those surfaces. sin embargo, it is important to develop the proper technique. The following instructions will help you, but remember it takes time and practice.

Start with a piece of floss (waxed is easier) about 18long. Lightly wrap most of the floss around the middle finger of one hand. Wrap the rest of the floss around the middle finger of the other hand.

To clean the upper teeth, hold the floss tightly between the thumb and forefinger of each hand. Gently insert the floss tightly between the teeth using a back-and-forth motion. Do not force the floss or try to snap it in to place. Llevar el hilo a la línea de las encías y curva en forma de C contra un diente. Slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth until you feel light resistance. Move the floss up and down on the side of one tooth. Remember there are two tooth surfaces that need to be cleaned in each space. Continue to floss each side of all the upper teeth. Be careful not to cut the gum tissue between the teeth. As the floss becomes soiled, turn from one finger to the other to get a fresh section.

To clean between the bottom teeth, guide the floss using the forefingers of both hands. Do not forget the back side of the last tooth on both sides, upper and lower.

When you are done, rinse vigorously with water to remove plaque and food particles. Do not be alarmed if during the first week of flossing your gums bleed or are a little sore. If your gums hurt while flossing you could be doing it too hard or pinching the gum. As you floss daily and remove the plaque your gums will heal and the bleeding should stop.

Resumen

La clave para cepillado y la seda dental eficaz es limpiar todos los 5 superficies de los dientes (mejilla, lengua, frente, Atrás, y la parte superior).  Con la creación de una rutina que logra esto va a mantener más limpio, los dientes sanos. Trate de cepillarse después de comer y beber para que los alimentos no tienen la oportunidad de sentarse en sus dientes. Mantener la seda en el bolsillo y tomar un tubo de pasta de dientes, un cepillo de dientes, y un poco de enjuague bucal para trabajar.

Caring for Sensitive Teeth

Sometimes after dental treatment, teeth are sensitive to hot and cold. This should not last long, but only if the mouth is kept clean. If the mouth is not kept clean the sensitivity will remain and could become more severe. If your teeth are especially sensitive consult with your doctor. They may recommend a medicated toothpaste or mouth rinse made especially for sensitive teeth.

Choosing Oral Hygiene Products

There are so many products on the market it can become confusing and choosing between all the products can be difficult. Here are some suggestions for choosing dental care products that will work for most patients.

Automatic and “high-techelectronic toothbrushes are safe and effective for the majority of the patients. Oral irrigators (water spraying devices) will rinse your mouth thoroughly, but will not remove plaque. You need to brush and floss in conjunction with the irrigator. We see excellent results with electric toothbrushes called Rotadent and Interplak.

Some toothbrushes have a rubber tip on the handle, this is used to massage the gums after brushing. There are also tiny brushes (interproximal toothbrushes) that clean between your teeth. If these are used improperly you could injure the gums, so discuss proper use with your doctor.

Fluoride toothpastes and mouth rinses, if used in conjunction with brushing and flossing, can reduce tooth decay as much as 40%. Recuerde, these rinses are not recommended for children under six years of age. Tartar control toothpastes will reduce tartar above the gum line, pero la enfermedad de las encías comienza debajo de la línea de las encías por lo que estos productos no han demostrado para reducir la etapa temprana de la enfermedad de las encías.

Anti-plaque rinses, approved by the Asociación Dental Americana, contain agents that may help bring early gum disease under control. Use these in conjunction with brushing and flossing.

Professional Cleaning

Daily brushing and flossing will keep dental calculus to a minimum, but a professional cleaning will remove calculus in places your toothbrush and floss have missed. Your visit to our office is an important part of your program to prevent gum disease. Keep your teeth for your lifetime.

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