7 Common Tooth Brushing Mistakes to Avoid

Clean teeth and good oral hygiene habits not only help you feel confident about your appearance, but they also help you maintain many aspects of your health, including keeping your gums and teeth healthy so you can grind and chew your food.
Brushing your teeth is an essential part of good oral hygiene. Brushing properly prevents bacterial infections such as teeth staining, cavities, gum bleeding, and plaque formation. Even though brushing our teeth is something we have all done our entire lives, people still make the following mistakes while doing so. Learn about the most common tooth brushing errors and how to avoid them.

1. Rushing the brush –

When you are late for school or work, you try to save time by taking shorter showers, skipping breakfast, and, of course, spending less time brushing your teeth. However, brushing in a hurry may not be sufficient. It is mandatory to thoroughly clean your teeth.
Brushing for two minutes twice a day is recommended by the Acme Dental Lounge.

2. Using the wrong toothbrush –

The most common brushing mistake is not using the proper toothbrush. A manual toothbrush is portable and allows you to control the pressure it applies to your teeth and gums. While an electric toothbrush is charging, the rotating movement of the bristles makes cleaning between teeth and the gum line easier. Many electric toothbrushes have built-in sensors to control how much pressure you apply to your teeth and timers to indicate how long you should brush for, which can be very useful.

3. Forgetting the gums –

The majority of brushing time is spent cleaning the biting surface. However, you should be aware that the gum line (the cleavage between the teeth and gums leading to the root of the teeth) can harbour a lot of bacteria and plaque. These are to blame for the future gum bleeding and pain, so don’t forget to clean the gum line. Maintain a 45-degree angle with the brush and allow the bristles to enter the gum line before cleaning the area with soft circular motions. Because it is a very small space, use caution when brushing or you may injure yourself. It would also be ideal to use a soft-bristled toothbrush to avoid injuring the gums.

4. Forgetting your tongue –

Last but not least, don’t forget to brush your teeth. This is significant because bacteria thrive on the tongue. Tongue cleaning should be done after brushing your teeth with a toothbrush that has a tongue scraper on the opposite side or with a tongue cleaner.

5. Brushing right after meals –

Many people brush their teeth immediately after eating to remove any stuck food particles. Because most of the foods we eat are acidic in nature, the oral cavity is an acidic environment. Brushing your teeth immediately after eating with a basic toothpaste can gradually remove the enamel layer from your teeth. It eventually weakens the enamel and causes tooth sensitivity. Always wait 15-20 minutes after eating before brushing your teeth.

6. Brushing too frequently –

Brushing too much is just as bad as brushing insufficiently. Too much abrasion on your teeth can harm both your teeth and your gums. Making this a habit can lead to sensitive teeth and other dental problems.

7. Not flossing –

While this isn’t always a brushing mistake, It’s a big mistake for your oral hygiene. Brushing can only reach certain parts of your teeth, so water flossing is required to thoroughly clean them. If you are not used to flossing every day, begin by flossing one or two teeth. You will eventually be able to floss your entire mouth, which will help prevent cavities and bad breath.

Conclusion: 

Regular dental checkups are the best way to maintain your teeth. Regardless of which option you choose, it is critical to see a dentist as soon as possible. The sooner you get the best advice, the less damage will be done and the easier it will be to fix.

We hope you find this information useful and will use it to make informed decisions about your oral health care. Thank you for your time! if you have any questions about your oral health.

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