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It is always essential to have a qualified dentist<\/strong> who knows how to guide each patient in terms of oral hygiene<\/strong>, according to their needs, not all patients require the same hygiene indications, because let’s remember that each mouth is different.<\/p>\n\n

For healthy patients it is advisable to always use fluoride toothpaste<\/strong> and a soft bristle brush to avoid damaging the gums<\/strong>, remember the importance of flossing<\/strong> and dedicate two minutes to brushing, which is the ideal time to leave a clean mouth. For patients with fixed prosthesis (crowns)<\/strong>In this case, it is advisable to use a medium or soft cream toothbrush and special dental floss. ORAL B dental floss superfluous<\/strong>This one has all the features to facilitate the cleaning of crowns<\/strong> stationary devices for orthodontics<\/strong> and hard-to-reach interdental spaces, for these patients it is also highly recommended to use the waterpik<\/strong> being another very effective option for patients with fixed prostheses. In all patients it is essential to use a good brushing technique since the position of the bristles of the toothbrush makes the removal of bacterial plaque optimal.<\/p>\n\n

Oral hygiene in children<\/strong>It is vital to generate in them the notice of brushing, it can be stimulated from an early age with a wet gauze or with a thimble with very soft bristles in order to keep their gum<\/strong> clean and that when he\/she starts brushing, he\/she already has the habit and it is not unknown to him\/her, it is recommended to use fluoride-free cream at early ages.<\/p>\n\n

Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n

Step 1: <\/strong>Start with the outer and inner surfaces, and brush at a 45-degree angle with short, sweeping strokes, i.e., top to bottom and bottom to top, half the width of the teeth, against the tooth line. gums<\/strong>. Be sure to reach the posterior teeth<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Step 2: <\/strong>Continue with the chewing surfaces<\/strong>. Hold the brush flat and brush back and forth along these surfaces in a sweeping motion.<\/p>\n\n

Step 3: <\/strong>Once you reach the inner surfaces of the front teeth<\/strong>, tilt the brush vertically and make gentle up-and-down strokes with the tip of the brush. <\/p>\n\n

Step 4: <\/strong>Be sure to brush <\/strong>gently along the gum<\/strong> line in order to remove plaque that is deposited under the gingival sulcus<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Step 5: <\/strong>Brush your tongue and gums in a back-and-forth sweeping motion to remove food particles and help eliminate bacteria that cause bad breath<\/strong> to freshen your mouth. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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