Plaque is a bacterial film that is firmly adhered to the tooth surface and is based on a sticky matrix. Toxins and other harmful substances produced by bacteria in the plaque directly stimulate the gums (commonly known as the gums), causing inflammation of the roots of the teeth to form gingivitis . After the plaque is removed, it will appear again quickly. If you do not brush your teeth, food debris will accumulate on the teeth for a long time, and will gradually form thick, rough, and visible soft dirt. The combination of minerals, calcification and hardening to form calculus, the surface of calculus is easy to adhere to the plaque, and it is not easy to remove, thus causing inflammation of the gums. Therefore, we need to effectively remove plaque every day to effectively control caries and periodontal disease and maintain oral health.
1. Brushing your teeth: Brushing your teeth is the most effective and easily accepted and mastered method for removing plaque, preventing and controlling periodontal disease. Be sure to brush your teeth carefully, once a day in the morning and in the evening. When brushing your teeth, you should especially brush the junction between the gums and the teeth and the parts between the two teeth where plaque is easily attached. Conscientious and effective brushing, if combined with fluoride toothpaste, the effect will be better, because fluoride can inhibit plaque. People with periodontal disease should choose a toothbrush with soft bristles.
2. Dental floss: Dental floss can effectively remove the plaque on the adjacent surface of the teeth and prevent periodontal disease and adjacent surface caries. Generally, people with good brushing skills can remove about 85% of the plaque by brushing their teeth, and only half of the plaque below the gingival margin and adjacent surfaces can be removed. % plaque.
3. Toothpicks: In the case of gingival recession and gaps (interdental gaps) between teeth, toothpicks should be used to remove the plaque on the adjacent surfaces of the teeth. The cross-section of the toothpicks usually sold in the market is circular. Since the interdental space is triangular, the original toothpick with a triangular cross-section can effectively remove the plaque on the adjacent surface of the teeth.
4. Interdental brush: The interdental brush is composed of two parts: bristles and a handle. There are various designs and specifications. It can be selected according to the size of the interdental space. The interdental brush can effectively remove the dental bacteria on the adjacent surface of the teeth. spot.
5. Oral irrigator: The oral irrigator uses a high-pressure water column to remove food residues and loose dental plaque on the tooth surface and between the teeth. After brushing your teeth every night, you can use an oral irrigator to rinse the tooth surface and interdental space to play an auxiliary role in cleaning the teeth.
6. Mouthwash and mouthwash: Mouthwash uses the impact force of liquid flowing in the mouth to remove the retained food residue, but gargle cannot remove plaque. In order to achieve the purpose of preventing oral diseases, some medicinal ingredients are added to the mouthwash, called mouthwash or mouthwash. The effects of mouthwashes vary depending on the medicines that are added. Overall, mouthwashes reduce plaque formation and reduce caries and periodontal disease.
