Higiene oral
How to Brush
Mientras se cepilla las superficies exteriores de los dientes, Coloque el cepillo en un ángulo de 45 grados donde se unen las encías y los dientes.. Gently move the brush in a circular motion several times using small, gentle strokes. Use un poco de presión mientras coloca las cerdas entre los dientes., but not so much pressure that you feel any discomfort. When you are done cleaning the outside surfaces of all your teeth, follow the same directions while cleaning the inside of the back teeth.
To clean the inside surfaces of the upper and lower front teeth, hold the brush vertically. Make several gentle back-and-forth strokes over each tooth. Don’t forget to gently brush the surrounding gum tissue.
A continuación limpiarás las superficies de mordida de tus dientes.. Para hacer esto, usar corto, gentle strokes. Change the position of the brush as often as necessary to reach and clean all surfaces. Try to watch yourself in the mirror to make sure you clean each surface. After you are done, rinse vigorously to remove any plaque you might have loosened while brushing.
If you have any pain while brushing or have any questions about how to brush properly, por favor asegúrese de llamar a la oficina.
How to Floss
Periodontal disease usually appears between the teeth where your toothbrush cannot reach. Flossing is a very effective way to remove plaque from those surfaces. sin embargo, it is important to develop the proper technique. The following instructions will help you, but remember it takes time and practice.
Start with a piece of floss (waxed is easier) about 18″ long. Lightly wrap most of the floss around the middle finger of one hand. Wrap the rest of the floss around the middle finger of the other hand.
To clean the upper teeth, hold the floss tightly between the thumb and forefinger of each hand. Gently insert the floss tightly between the teeth using a back-and-forth motion. Do not force the floss or try to snap it in to place. Bring the floss to the gum line then curve it into a C-shape against one tooth. Slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth until you feel light resistance. Move the floss up and down on the side of one tooth. Remember there are two tooth surfaces that need to be cleaned in each space. Continue to floss each side of all the upper teeth. Be careful not to cut the gum tissue between the teeth. As the floss becomes soiled, turn from one finger to the other to get a fresh section.
To clean between the bottom teeth, guiar el hilo dental usando el dedo índice de ambas manos. Do not forget the back side of the last tooth on both sides, upper and lower.
When you are done, rinse vigorously with water to remove plaque and food particles. Do not be alarmed if during the first week of flossing your gums bleed or are a little sore. If your gums hurt while flossing you could be doing it too hard or pinching the gum. As you floss daily and remove the plaque your gums will heal and the bleeding should stop.
Cuidar los dientes sensibles
Sometimes after dental treatment, teeth are sensitive to hot and cold. Si la boca se mantiene limpia, esta sensación no debería durar mucho. sin embargo, si la boca no se mantiene limpia, , la sensibilidad permanecerá y podría volverse más severa. Si tus dientes son especialmente sensibles, consultar con el doctor. Urling. Se puede recomendar una pasta de dientes medicada o un enjuague bucal hecho especialmente para dientes sensibles..
Choosing Oral Hygiene Products
Hay tantos productos en el mercado que elegir el adecuado puede resultar complicado. Aquí hay algunas sugerencias para seleccionar productos de cuidado dental que funcionarán para la mayoría de los pacientes.:
- Automático y “alta tecnología” Los cepillos de dientes electrónicos son seguros y eficaces para la mayoría de usuarios.. Oral irrigators (water spraying devices) will rinse your mouth thoroughly, but will not remove plaque. You need to brush and floss in conjunction with the irrigator. Vemos excelentes resultados con los cepillos de dientes eléctricos “Rotadent” e “Interplak.”
- Algunos cepillos de dientes tienen una punta de goma en el mango que se utiliza para masajear las encías después del cepillado.. There are also tiny brushes (interproximal toothbrushes) that clean between your teeth. If these are used improperly you could injure the gums, así que asegúrese de discutir el uso adecuado con el Dr.. Urling.
- Si se usa junto con el cepillado y el uso de hilo dental, Las pastas dentales y los enjuagues bucales con flúor pueden reducir las caries tanto como 40 por ciento. Recuerde, these rinses are not recommended for children under six years of age.
- Tartar control toothpastes will reduce tartar above the gum line, pero debido a que la enfermedad de las encías comienza debajo de la línea de las encías, No se ha demostrado que estos productos reduzcan la etapa inicial de la enfermedad de las encías..
- Anti-plaque rinses, aprobado por la Asociación Dental Americana, contienen agentes que pueden ayudar a controlar los signos de la enfermedad temprana de las encías. Use these in conjunction with brushing and flossing.
Dr. Urling y su equipo son las mejores personas para ayudarle a seleccionar los productos adecuados que mejor se adapten a usted y a sus necesidades de cuidado en el hogar..