What? The "dirt" between teeth is actually the "public enemy number one" of dental health!

In daily life, we will find some smelly, soft yellow substances in the gaps between teeth, which can only be picked out with a toothpick or fingernail. In fact, this is the "number one public enemy" of dental health - dental plaque.

The dental clinic of Hunan Guangxiu Health Management Center reminds you that dental plaque is the cause of caries, periodontal disease and bad breath, and a comprehensive cleaning of the teeth is essential.

1. What exactly is dental plaque?

Dental plaque is a large number of bacteria attached to the teeth. When a large number of bacteria grow in our mouths, some of them will attach to the teeth. Simple brushing and rinsing cannot remove them, and they will only increase in number.

Frequent consumption of spicy and greasy foods, carbonated drinks, sour foods, sweets and other foods will cause the mouth to become acidic, which is most suitable for bacteria to multiply and attach to teeth.

Dental plaque can damage teeth and cause cavities; it combines with food debris to form yellow, smelly soft plaque in the gaps between teeth; it combines with food pigments to cause teeth to slowly turn yellow; if dental plaque and soft plaque are not cleaned effectively and in a timely manner, dental tartar will form, leading to damage to the gums, periodontal membrane, alveolar bone and cementum, causing oral problems such as bleeding gums, gum atrophy, periodontitis, and bad breath.

If soft plaque often appears between teeth, it is a warning that there are too many bacteria in the mouth and oral problems are getting worse.

2. Recommend these cleaning methods

1. Go to a regular hospital for teeth cleaning

Regular teeth cleaning can effectively remove tartar and plaque and keep gums healthy.

Teeth cleaning can also help detect early signs of oral diseases, allowing for early detection and treatment, thereby avoiding the pain caused by subsequent oral diseases.

2. Use non-ionic organic alkaline toothpaste

After washing your teeth, if you don't adjust the acidic environment of your mouth, dental plaque will still be easily produced and will return to its original state in a few days. The oral clinic of Hunan Guangxiu Health Management Center reminds you that you can choose non-ionic organic alkaline toothpaste, which can deep clean, cover the oral cavity with an antibacterial protective layer, reduce bacteria attached to teeth, and a large amount of organic alkaline ingredients composed of organic natural plants can also reduce acidity and cut off bacterial survival.

3. Use dental floss

Brushing your teeth carefully and flossing regularly are the most effective ways to reduce dental plaque and prevent tartar and periodontitis.

If you find it inconvenient to floss your back teeth, you can try a thinner floss to help clean between your teeth.

4. Rinse your mouth with water after meals

Rinsing your mouth with clean water can remove most food debris, thereby reducing plaque adhesion. This is also the simplest and most convenient way to care for your oral cavity.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Yi Ting, Stomatology Clinic, Hunan Guangxiu Hospital

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(Edited by YT)