"9.20 Love Your Teeth Day": Prioritize Oral Health
September 20, 2024 marks China’s 36th National Love Your Teeth Day, themed "Oral Health, Whole-Body Health". Aligned with the National Health Commission’s Healthy Oral Action Plan (2019–2025), we aim to promote dental care awareness and habits. Let’s learn more about oral health!
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The Link Between Oral and Overall Health
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Common Oral Health Q&A
Q: Should wisdom teeth always be removed?
A: If wisdom teeth are properly aligned and have opposing teeth, they need not be extracted. However, impacted or infection-prone wisdom teeth require removal.
Q: Does dental cleaning hurt?
A: No. Clean every 6 months to prevent plaque buildup, gum disease, and bad breath.
Q: What medication helps severe toothache?
A: Painkillers rarely work for nerve-related pain. Consult a dentist for targeted treatment.
Q: How to manage frequent mouth ulcers?
A: Causes vary individually. Focus on reducing triggers like stress or acidic foods.
Q: Is one-sided chewing harmful?
A: Yes. It may cause facial asymmetry, jaw disorders, or misaligned teeth.
Q: Why do front teeth turn black?
A: Possible causes include decay or dead pulp (post-root canal). Visit a dentist for diagnosis.
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Proper Brushing: Bass Technique
The Bass brushing method, also known as the sulcus cleaning method or the horizontal vibration method, is a method recommended by the American Dental Association that can effectively remove plaque near the gingival margin and within the gingival sulcus. The Bass brushing method is the recognized and most scientific standard brushing method in the world. So, is your usual brushing method correct?
Tips:
1. Use a soft-bristled brush; replace every 3 months.
2.Brush with warm water (~37°C) twice daily for ≥3 minutes.
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How to floss teeth correctly?
1 Which one has a better effect on dental care, dental floss or toothpicks?
The answer is definitely dental floss! Toothpicks are relatively hard. When a toothpick is inserted into the interdental space, it will cause abnormal force on the teeth, resulting in slight movement of the teeth and widening of the interdental space. In this way, food is more likely to be trapped in the interdental space, leading to a vicious cycle. Moreover, toothpicks are very sharp and easy to damage the gums. If the gums are damaged by toothpicks for a long time, gingival recession will be aggravated, and the teeth will become loose when the roots are exposed.
Dental floss and dental floss picks are the real magic tools for removing food debris between teeth.
Flossing vs Toothpicks
Flossing is safer and more effective. Toothpicks can widen gaps and damage gums.
How to Floss:
·Use 30–40 cm of floss, wrap around fingers, and glide between teeth.
·Floss Picks: Insert gently and scrape plaque from both tooth surfaces.
Love Your Teeth, Love Your Health!
Let's establish oral health care behaviors together.
Say goodbye to "ouch" and cherish our teeth together!
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