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Jakarta, Spasi-id.com - rinse with water after brushing teeth has become a common habit. But it turns out that it's not recommended because it's not the most effective method.
Then what should we do? After brushing his teeth, Dr. Edmond Hewlett, a consumer advisor for the American Dental Association and professor at UCLA School of Dentistry, suggested that he spit out toothpaste without shaving with water. That way, fluoride contained in pasta can work longer on the teeth.
Fluoride is an important ingredient in toothpaste that helps make enamel harder and more resistant to the acid that causes cavities. Hewlett said, fluoride is the most effective material in toothpaste.
Therefore, Hewlett suggested that we wait at least 15 minutes from brushing our teeth into the watery process of water. After brushing the teeth, Hewlett explains it, saliva will clean the toothpaste so you won't feel it all day.
If you just found out about this, you might feel a waste of time brushing your teeth. But that's not true. Hewlett said as long as someone brushes his teeth twice a day for two minutes, fluoride will stay in the mouth to help protect the teeth.
"When you measure someone's fluoride levels in saliva, if they're not moldy, there's more fluoride. But it won't waste your time if you rinse it. Studies are still being done to determine the differences made in the long term to prevent cavities," said Hewlett as if from Cnet, Friday (16 / 9 / 2022).
On the other hand, for those who struggle with hollow teeth, without moldy might be a better decision. Besides, you have to check yourself into the dentist to see why you have cavities, for example, because of eating, picking sweet foods or not brushing your teeth regularly.
Then is it okay to use mouthwash after brushing your teeth? It's okay as long as you use mouthwash that also contains fluoride so you can still get the same effect. Otherwise, without fluoride, it's like watering with water.
Here are some extra tips to keep the mouth healthy and healthy.
- Always use a fluffy toothbrush, and never be medium or hard. Hewlett says anything other than soft can increase the risk of gums recession. It doesn't matter whether you use dental floss before or after brushing your teeth, as long as you use dental floss once a day to remove plaque and leftovers.
- No need to brush your teeth aggressively. Brush different teeth with dishes that have to be with extra strength to keep clean. Shake your teeth gently so as not to cause the gum recession.
- A soft brush along the gum line with a soft brush to help prevent gums, and consult your dentist for personal advice. They understand what your mouth health profile looks like.
