Eating a stuffed tooth may be five kinds of dental diseases. There are seven tips for tooth protection.

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　　Eating teeth may be caused by five kinds of dental diseases.

　　Stuffing one’s teeth while eating is a trivial matter in life, and many people don’t care. As everyone knows, frequent tooth plugging is actually a harbinger of some dental diseases.

　　Gingival atrophy With the increase of age or periodontitis, the gums will gradually shrink, leading to the widening of the teeth and the easy embedding of food.

　　When wisdom teeth sprout, because of the lack of space, they often occupy the space of adjacent teeth and easily get stuck in food.

　　Dental caries If dental caries are not treated in time, a "wormhole" will be formed, and food will be embedded in the hole, causing tooth plugging.

　　The missing teeth are missing, dislocated and uneven, which may lead to eating.

　　Tooth wear After tooth wear, the edges or tips of teeth will become sharp, and the fibers in food will be squeezed into the teeth when chewing.

　　Dental floss should be used first after filling. If the filling is serious, you should go to the hospital in time and deal with it appropriately according to the situation. Such as filling cavities, extracting wisdom teeth, inlay or periodontal treatment, can effectively solve the problems of tooth plugging.

　　You should brush your teeth before drinking water after getting up in the morning. You should not brush your teeth immediately after meals.

　　Many people have the habit of drinking a glass of water when they get up in the morning. Do you brush your teeth or drink water first? Experts say that you should brush your teeth before drinking water after getting up in the morning to avoid getting sick from your mouth. At the same time, you should not brush your teeth immediately after meals, otherwise your teeth will be damaged.

　　Wu Jie, deputy director of the Department of Pediatric Stomatology of Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Hospital, explained that people’s bodies are still digesting food when they sleep. The oral cavity provides a warm and humid environment, which is conducive to the growth of bacteria. After a night of "cultivation" in the hotbed, a large number of bacteria remain in the oral cavity. Therefore, after getting up in the morning, before supplementing any food, you must brush your teeth first to ensure that your mouth is clean and avoid illness from entering your mouth. After brushing your teeth, you can replenish water in time.

　　Many people brush their teeth immediately after eating. In fact, it is harmful to their teeth. Wu Jie said that food residue is stuck on the teeth after meals. If you brush your teeth immediately, it will push the "acid" into the depths of the enamel, even the dentin under the enamel. Brushing your teeth immediately after a meal can not only protect your teeth, but will hurt them. "Generally speaking, it is not recommended to brush your teeth within half an hour to an hour after eating. You should wait until the pH in your mouth reaches a balance before brushing your teeth."

　　As for whether the toothpaste needs to be dipped in water before brushing, Wu Jie said that ordinary toothpaste dipped in water or brushed directly can play a role in cleaning the mouth. For desensitized toothpaste or whitening toothpaste, it is not recommended to dip in water before brushing your teeth. These toothpastes themselves have active ingredients, which are likely to be destroyed after dipping in water, and the effect will be greatly reduced.

　　There are seven tips for tooth protection: cleaning floss and chewing carrots … …

　　1. Chew more apples and carrots. Crispy food, like a toothbrush, helps to remove tooth stains. Usually, you can eat more foods containing calcium, vitamin D and omega-3, which can strengthen your teeth and gums, such as green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, salmon and dairy products.

　　2. Choose toothpaste containing baking soda. Mccalin suggests brushing your teeth at least twice a day, preferably after every meal, which helps to remove food and plaque between your teeth and gums. Weak alkaline baking soda can effectively neutralize harmful acids, help remove plaque, strengthen tooth enamel, and play a whitening effect. Can be used in conjunction with soft hair electric toothbrush to deeply clean each tooth.

　　Step 3 floss. Floss can clean the gaps between teeth and gums that toothbrushes can’t reach, and prevent tooth decay and gum diseases. Mccalin suggested flossing before brushing your teeth after three meals a day.

　　4. quit smoking. Any tobacco product will cause oral tissue damage and stain teeth. Tobacco can also weaken the immune system, easily lead to gum infection, making it difficult for teeth and gums to recover after treatment.

　　Step 5 use mouthwash. Using over-the-counter mouthwash every day helps to remove food residues, which helps to reduce dental plaque and prevent or reduce the risk of gingivitis.

　　6. Go to the dentist twice a year. Dentists can find the symptoms of early gum disease, treat it in time before the condition is serious, and completely remove the calculus deposited on teeth by calcification.

　　7. Drink more milk and water. More than 95% of calcium in human body exists in bones and teeth. Drinking milk can supplement calcium and strengthen teeth and bones. Drinking plenty of water can wash away food and bacteria, and prevent them from sticking together after meals, producing acid and eroding teeth. If you can’t brush your teeth or floss after meals, drinking a cup of warm water can also help keep your mouth healthy.

　　Brushing your teeth well can prevent senile dementia.

　　Sticking to correct brushing and maintaining oral hygiene can not only prevent tooth decay, help maintain good chewing function and gastrointestinal function, but also prevent senile dementia.

　　Gingivitis is a common oral disease among the elderly, which is mostly caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis. Peter Medell of the Research Laboratory of the Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Bergen, Norway, and his team found evidence based on DNA through experiments, confirming that Porphyromonas gingivalis can transfer from the oral cavity to the brain. The harmful enzymes produced by Porphyromonas gingivalis will destroy nerve cells in the brain, cause memory loss in the elderly and eventually lead to senile dementia. The research team observed and tested 53 senile dementia patients, and found this harmful enzyme in 96% patients. It can be seen that keeping teeth healthy and away from Porphyromonas gingivalis is of great significance to protect the brain and maintain cognitive function.

　　There are six reasons for bleeding when brushing teeth.

　　Gingivitis When dental plaque and bacteria causing tooth decay gather on the teeth, the gums will become inflamed. Because there are almost no symptoms, it is easy to be ignored unless the gums bleed when brushing or flossing. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontal disease.

　　Smokers have a higher risk of gum bleeding. Inhaled smoke will leave irritating toxins on teeth, which are difficult to remove by brushing your teeth. These unhealthy substances can lead to bleeding gums.

　　Malnutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are important oral hygiene defense measures. A balanced and diversified diet is not only the key to maintaining good health, but also the key to promoting oral health.

　　The changes of hormone secretion function during menstruation and pregnancy will increase the chance of gingival bleeding. Some women will suffer from estrogen-related gingivitis during menstruation. Changes in hormones during pregnancy can also increase the risk of gingivitis or periodontitis.

　　Poor oral hygiene, too hard brushing, not brushing at all and forgetting to floss your teeth will cause gum bleeding. Gingiva is a rather soft tissue. If you hurt it with a bristle toothbrush, your gums will swell and bleed. Failure to brush your teeth will cause plaque and food debris to accumulate, generate acid and affect your gums.

　　Taking certain drugs, some prescription drugs will increase the risk of gum bleeding. Antiepileptic drugs can cause abnormal gingival swelling, antihistamines, sedatives, antidepressants and antipsychotics can cause decreased saliva secretion and dry mouth, and food residues and bacteria can not be washed away, thus causing gingivitis.

　　Toothbrushes have five helpers: flossing, cleaning teeth, and tooth powder can whiten teeth.

　　Zhao Qiang, director of the Stomatological Center of Aviation General Hospital of China Medical University, said that there are five kinds of cleaning tools besides ordinary toothbrushes, which can be used according to different people and different needs.

　　Floss. In recent years, dental floss has become a necessity for people to clean their teeth daily, which can be roughly divided into dental floss rolls and dental floss sticks. When using dental floss roll, the operator can adjust the angle with his fingers to make it fit the tooth surface better, but the technical requirements are also higher. The dental floss stick has a handle to hold, which is more convenient for cleaning the front teeth. It should be noted that there are many bacteria on the used dental floss, which cannot be washed with clean water and cannot be reused.

　　Tooth washer. Plaque can only be removed by physical friction such as brushing teeth. However, the plaque hidden in the teeth and gingival sulcus is difficult for bristles to reach. If not cleaned in time, these plaques will cause pain, bleeding gums and even loose teeth. The main function of the tooth washer is to help brush teeth and eliminate dental plaque that is difficult to clean. Some merchants claim that the tooth washer can replace tooth washing. It should be reminded that the tooth washer has no effect on the formed dental calculus, so it can’t replace the tooth washing, nor can it remove the food fiber between the teeth, nor can it replace the function of dental floss moving and pulling.

　　Interdental brush. Periodontal disease, tooth displacement and other reasons will increase the gap between teeth and lead to food impaction. Both interdental brush and dental floss can effectively remove food or plaque in the teeth. However, the brush head of interdental brush is thicker than dental floss, which is not suitable for people with small teeth. In addition, the interdental brush can’t clean the other three surfaces outside the adjacent surface of the teeth and the gingival margin. Therefore, it is recommended to use the toothbrush first and then the interdental brush, and rinse your mouth in time after each use.

　　Tooth powder Tooth powder can remove bacteria and stains on the surface of teeth and whiten teeth in a short time, which is suitable for alternate use with toothpaste. Its main components are natural antibacterial polyphenols and vitamin D, etc., and it is easily soluble in water and can soak the corners of the mouth. However, tooth powder has the function of decalcification, and it is acidic and has large particles, which is easy to damage the gums and cause inflammation of oral tissues. People with oral diseases should not use it.

　　Toothpaste Toothpaste can really whiten teeth in a short time, but it can’t fundamentally solve the color and cleaning problems of teeth, so it is not recommended to use it for a long time. Its main principle is to discolor the teeth and lighten the color of yellow teeth and black teeth, but the discoloring agent will stimulate the nerve and blood vessels at the gingival margin, which may lead to allergies, destroy the enamel structure and make the tooth surface rough. In addition, patients with severe periodontal disease must be cured before whitening; Teeth of teenagers and pregnant women are sensitive and easy to cause discomfort, and it is not recommended. (People’s Health Network is integrated from Life Times, Health Times, Guangzhou Daily, Xinhuanet)