In theory, a person's dental age should correspond to their chronological age, and healthy teeth can accompany a person throughout their life. However, some people do not know how to protect their teeth, leading to a series of dental diseases. So how can we protect our teeth in daily life?
Maintain good oral hygiene.
Using the correct brushing technique is the first step in protecting your teeth. It is necessary to brush your teeth after meals and in the morning and evening to maintain dental health. During brushing, be careful not to apply excessive force to avoid excessive wear between the enamel and dentin layers of the teeth.
Regularly clench your teeth.
Developing the habit of clenching your teeth can help keep them strong. Every morning when you wake up and before going to bed, close your lips tightly and then clench your upper and lower teeth against each other. Then relax your bite, slightly separate your upper and lower teeth, swallow saliva. This habit, if persisted, not only benefits dental health, but also contributes to overall well-being.
Avoid biting hard foods.
Excessive chewing of hard objects can cause teeth to crack from weak areas, leading to tooth fractures and, in severe cases, extraction may be required. In addition, chewing hard foods can also put excessive strain on the temporomandibular joint, leading to temporomandibular joint disorders and a range of symptoms such as jaw pain and difficulty opening the mouth.
Alternate chewing on both sides of the mouth.
In real life, many people tend to favor one side when chewing. This can cause imbalance in muscle joint and jawbone development, resulting in excessive wear on one side of the teeth and disuse atrophy on the other side. Therefore, we should regularly alternate chewing on both sides of the mouth to change the habit of chewing on one side.
Avoid using toothpicks for cleaning teeth.
Using toothpicks to clean teeth can exacerbate gum recession, exposing the tooth neck and even the tooth root, which can lead to tooth sensitivity, cavities, and periodontal disease, among other problems.
Proper use of teeth.
The main function of teeth is to chew and grind food to aid digestion. Do not use your teeth to open beer bottles, bite thread, or engage in other habits that can easily damage the teeth and lead to problems such as tooth fractures and tooth displacement.
