Relative proportions of bacteria exist in the mouth
In the mouth there are relative proportions of bacteria: there is a proportion of important bacteria associated with health, which predominate over potentially pathogenic bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease. When the imbalance occurs in these families of bacteria, harmful ones predominate, which grow, mature and organize themselves favoring the appearance of problems in the mouth.
Precisely, brushing the teeth aims to prevent bacteria from maturing and developing over time, thus preventing the appearance of diseases.
Brushing your teeth with good technique after every meal is essential to maintaining oral health.
Among the ideal characteristics of the brush we have:
• The size of the handle must be appropriate to the age of the user, as well as their dexterity
• The size of the head must be consistent with the size of the patient's mouth
• The use of brushes with soft filaments should be preferred
Brushing techniques
The brush is an essential element in the control of bacterial plaque. However, another aspect that undoubtedly has an important influence is the way the brush is used, that is, what technique the person uses to brush and sanitize their teeth.
Throughout history, numerous brushing techniques have been described; currently there is no consensus as to which is better. What is clear is that it has to be an orderly procedure without ceasing to sanitize any face of the teeth, and with vibration and drag movements that lead the brush to disorganize the bacterial plaque.
Your dentist will guide you in the selection of the technique according to your individual needs and will teach you the correct use of dental floss, essential to achieve the correct hygiene of your teeth.
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