Grind everything
The cost of toothpastes varies from 20 to 600 rubles. And in this case, the price always determines the quality. It depends on the technological process of production, the quantity and properties of components, as well as the studies conducted on efficiency. An important indicator is abrasiveness. The higher it is, the better the bacterial plaque and stains are removed. However, it should be borne in mind that silicas, calcium carbonate or calcium phosphate are used as starting materials, which can lead to the erasure of enamel. Therefore, when buying pastes, you should take into account the level of abrasiveness - RDA. The lowest is from 20 to 50 conventional units (cu), the average - from 50 to 120, high - more than 120.
Make a choice
For daily care of healthy teeth, pasta with RDA 100 u is recommended. e. with extracts of medicinal herbs - mint, melissa, oak bark, sage, fir, chamomile, propolis and green tea. In medical and therapeutic-prophylactic pastes, RDA is allowed not more than 70 y. e., and they should not have aggressive antibacterial components, such as triclosan. Hypersensitive teeth are suitable for toothpaste with RDA not higher than 25 y. e, preferably with potassium nitrate. It penetrates into the dentinal tubules, settles on the surface of sensitive nerve fibers and creates a protective shell.
White-white
For many, the idea of teeth whitening at home is attractive. For this purpose, individual dental trays with bleaching gel and special pastes are used. They are really good at coping with their task - they quickly whiten their teeth due to the high rate of chemical reactions, and also maintain color after the clinical bleaching procedure. Some pastes can be used as a therapeutic and prophylactic for various diseases of the gums. Nevertheless, their uncontrolled use destroys enamel and can cause allergies. Therefore, before buying products containing active organic acids and hydrogen peroxide, consult with a specialist.
The ninth element
With a reduced concentration of fluoride in the body, buy fluoride-containing pastes. This element, firstly, depresses the vital activity of microbes. Secondly, it slows the processing of sugar, reduces the risk of caries and gum disease. Thirdly, it interacts with the enamel of the tooth, as a result of which its resistance to acid rises almost twofold. Nevertheless, do not forget that fluorine is a highly toxic element and second only to mercury in terms of the level of destructive effect. Its excess can lead to thyroid disease and fluorosis of teeth, one of the manifestations of which is a change in their natural color.
Great cleaning
Brush your teeth with soft, sweeping movements from the gum to the cutting edge. In addition to toothpaste and a brush, use a scraper to clean the tongue and a special floss. After eating, use a rinse aid with antibacterial action. If possible, purchase an irrigator. Powerful pulsating head of water rinses the food remnants in the interdental space and dentogingival folds, massages the gums and mouth cavity, improving blood circulation. On sale there are family copies with individual nozzles and mini-versions for travelers. To remove plaque from coffee and tobacco, use a special pencil. Smooth surfaces of a tooth clean a lateral part of a tip, intervals between a teeth - a tip of a pencil. If the traces remain after the procedure, this indicates a deep pigmentation in the enamel structure. In this case, you can not do without the help of a dentist.
Contraindications for home whitening:
• an allergy to hydrogen peroxide;
• caries;
• periodontal disease in acute stage;
• dental deposits;
• Pregnancy or lactation.
Tougher or softer
It is recommended to change the toothbrush every three months. In order not to miss the crucial moment, purchase models with bristles that discolour at the end of the expiry date. Give preference to toothbrushes with synthetic bristles, it is more difficult to reproduce bacteria. Pay attention to the head - it must simultaneously cover two teeth. The level of hardness depends on the thickness of the enamel, the erased teeth and the condition of the gums. Average rigidity is suitable for healthy teeth, soft for sensitive ones. Dentists advise using brushes with a different level of bristles. It easily penetrates to hard-to-reach areas of the oral cavity, qualitatively cleanses the molars, palatine and lingual surfaces. New collections include models with a feather-like bristle. Refined tips allow you to act as a floss, carefully cleaning the interdental spaces and pridevnevuyu part. There are brushes with cross bristles, they remove up to 90% of plaque. And also with a rubberized bristle that provides effective whitening, and bristles with silver ions for a long-lasting antibacterial effect.
With the speed of sound
A deep and gentle cleaning is guaranteed by electric and ultrasonic brushes. Due to the high speed of wave oscillations, they even clean the neck of the tooth, where the most destructive bacterial plaque accumulates. Recently, a model equipped with a special cleaning head appeared in the row of sound toothbrushes. The increased movement amplitude of the bristles provides more effective plaque removal; a microprocessor built into the head generates vibrational movements of the bristles that penetrate into hard-to-reach places. Thanks to the Smartimer function, the brush operates for 2 minutes in the standard cleaning mode, and then for 30 seconds, at your request, switches to bleaching mode. To brush your teeth with such brushes you need light movements, without a strong depression, while choosing a paste with RDA no more than 70 y. e. The most reliable and comfortable method of self-diagnosis of halitosis is the use of a miniature halite meter. In Japan, the US and European countries, the regular use of this smart technique is considered not just a good tone, but a fashionable and healthy trend.
Tip
If you are right handed, brush your teeth with your left hand. During such an unusual action in the brain there is a certain neurofactor, it helps to cope with a bad mood and improve memory.