TOOTH BRUSH

-When to change your tooth brush?

   Once in every 3 months

- Always use SOFT bristle toothbrush in general.As brush bristles comes in HARD,MEDIUM,SOFT BRISTLE forms.

EXTRA SOFT BRISTLES are also available in the market and can be used under the guidance of a dentist.

- How much time should be taken for brushing?

Brushing should be done for 2 minutes i.e 1 minute for upper teeth and 1 minute for lower teeth.

BY ,
DR.RENJU T GEORGE
INDIA

BRUSHING IN CHILDREN

Brushing of a small child should be done by parents or by  other person in the initial stage.

Later on children are encouraged to do by them self.

* Let them to choose their own toothbrush.

* Brush your teeth along with your child: Because kids want to be like their parents, so they will imitate what you do.If you find a a fun way of brushing ,they will get encouragement  to do brushing .

* Look for Kid friendly toothpastes that are fruity,gummy flavour and a  flouride containing toothpaste rather than adult toothpaste.

ALWAYS FOLLOW A ROUND PATTERN OF BRUSHING FOR A CHILD

BY,
DR.RENJU T GEORGE
INDIA

FLOSSING

Floss aids in inter dental cleaning.Regular use of Floss, stimulates gums to improve blood circulation. Makes you feel fresh and clean.

It should be done regularly along brushing or after meals.

3 METHODS  to floss are   available----

                                            - MANUAL FLOSS

STRING FLOSS

WATER FLOSS

Removes bacteria from deep below the gum line and between teeth, where traditional flossing or brushing cannot reach. Keeps away bad breath.

by,
DR.RENJU T GEORGE,
INDIA.

POWER TOOTHBRUSH

POWER BRUSH / ELECTRICAL TOOTH BRUSH

It is the easiest way of brushing. One can operate the brush by switching it on and no need to master the technique to brush.

Power brushes remove significantly more plaque and improve gum health better than a manual toothbrush.

Re commented for all age groups especially medically compromised patients , children .

But the efficiency of cleaning in the inter dental area is questionable .

Power brushes are available in various types and forms ,but its costly.


BY,
DR.RENJU T GEORGE
INDIA

Brushing methods

BRUSHING TECHNIQUES

There are various mechanical methods of tooth brushing

First and foremost thing is to identify the purpose of brushing habit.It as simple as to wash away the particles that sticks in the oral cavity, mainly the food particles.

• So how long to brush?

Just 2 minutes .

• How much pressure you should give while brushing?

Just to wipe off the food materials,so only as gentle without damaging teeth.

• Which type of brush?

Always use a SOFT bristle toothbrush

• TECHNIQUE

Proper understanding of surfaces of a tooth helps in proper brushing.

• how many surface a tooth has?

front
back
sides
biting areas

So good cleaning remember your brush need to access all these areas.

• Always follow a vertical pattern of brushing in front areas of teeth ,as horizontal method is not advisable.
• Horizontal method may result in abrasion of teeth especially in the gum lines.

• How ever access of brush to inter dental areas (both sides of a tooth)is difficult and it varies from person to person.

• There comes the need to FLOSS, use of  INTERDENTAL TOOTH BRUSH .

• Always many people tends to miss cleaning of last teeth properly and  find it difficult to do.
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• Remember not to wide open while brushing those areas, instead place the brush inside the mouth and close the mouth and brush.

• PLEASE dont do brushing while engaging in other activities like reading newspaper,magazines etc.

by,
DR.RENJU T GEORGE

• INDIA

A watch for orthodontic treatment

Loss of teeth is linked for cognitive impairement and dementia

 According to researchers, loss of teeth is linked to increased risk for cognitive impairment and dementia in adults.

we are often ignorant about loss of teeth but preserving oral health can benefit you in a longer run.

The findings showed that individuals with less than 20 teeth were at a 20 percent higher risk for developing cognitive decline and dementia than those with greater than or equal to 20 teeth.