3 Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease at Home!
There are two elements to cleaning every surface of every tooth:
brushing and
cleaning between the teeth.Electric toothbrushes are much more effective than manual ones for most people. The ones that come out on top for plaque removal in research studies are rechargeable oscillating rotating toothbrushes 1 – those in the Oral-B PRO, Smart, or Genius range.You should brush twice a day – brushing much more often than that could cause damage to your teeth and gums.
Ideally, you should brush first thing in the morning (before breakfast) and before going to bed. If you brush last thing before bedtime, the fluoride has a chance to work undisturbed during the night.Don’t brush for 30 minutes after eating, or after drinking acidic drinks! 2
The reason is that things that are high in sugar and acids (such as orange juice or sugary cereal) can lower the pH level in your mouth. This weakens the tooth enamel. If you brush straight after breakfast, you may scrape off the softened or weakened enamel.
How to prevent and stop gum disease from getting worse