Cleaning but properly

The most effective measure to prevent tooth decay is brushing your teeth. However, only 20% of people brush their teeth properly. That's why proper dental care needs to be learned from childhood.

First and foremost, a good toothbrush bust is important, as well as the right toothbrushing technique, supplemented by other care products such as Floss or mouthwashes.

When brushing your teeth, make sure to brush only with light pressure, because the toothbrush is not a scrubber. In addition, you should not only clean up and down or only sideways back and forth. It is correct to brush in a circular movement from gums to tooth (from red to white) from back to front. Likewise, you should always brush the incisors in circular movements from the gums to the tooth.

The electric toothbrush facilitates proper brushing and relieves you of most brushing movements. Here it is sufficient to apply the brush head straight to the tooth and to linger for a few seconds with each tooth. By slightly bending and bending you can also reach the interdental spaces. Again, it is important to pay attention to the right pressure so that the gums are not injured. Many electric toothbrushes switch off automatically if the pressure is too high or emit a warning tone.

Another important instrument to clean the teeth optimally is the interdental brush. This is specially designed for use in the interdental spaces, which are difficult to reach with a toothbrush. It works similarly to dental floss, but the large handle makes the handling of the interdental brush much easier for most people. In a straight position, this is carefully inserted into the interdental spaces without injuring the gums and moved back and forth a few times. Then you should rinse well with water.

With all methods you should take enough time and clean thoroughly. The total effort is still only about 5 minutes – this time should be worth the health of your teeth.