It has been noted that dental hygiene is of paramount importance to everybody in the whole universe. Therefore each and everyone needs to take care of their dental health. However not everybody gets it right. The following are some of the common mistakes that people do that makes them get it wrong in dental hygiene.
- Use of wrong toothbrush
For one to enjoy brushing their teeth all the time they need to use a tooth brush that is comfortable to the hands and to the teeth. This leads to brushing frequently as it encourages the person to look forward to the brushing sessions.
- Brushing teeth wrongly
When one dos not brush their teeth well, their mouth will definitely smell. Always ensure that all parts of the teeth are brushed regularly and correctly.
- Not brushing teeth regularly
Teeth should be brushed as regularly as one is able to consume food. It is a mistake not to brush food after every meal.
- Eating sugary foods
Sugary foods are not good for dental health since they produce acid that ends up corroding the enamel. They are also home to bacteria which make the mouth to produce bad odor after sometime.
- Drinking alcohol
Drinking alcohol is bad for the teeth since it leads to the drying up of the salivary glands. A dry mouth is not conducive for a healthy dental system. People should try and avoid alcohol as much as possible.
- Using a wet brush
After brushing one should strive at storing the toothbrush in an airy place so that it is completely dry when one is ready for the next use. Otherwise, one is likely to use a toothbrush that has bacteria.
- Not brushing the inner teeth
One can easily assume and not brush the inner part of the teeth. This happens when one is just concerned of their looks and therefore ends up being concerned with only the outside and assuming that the inside remains clean on its own. In such a case bacteria develops in the inner teeth and may start by giving a foul smell.
- Not changing toothbrushes regularly
It is recommended that one changes their toothbrush after every 3 months. Failure to which may lead to re infections in case of infection. Also after this time, the toothbrush may have developed bacteria from the mouth which may not be healthy for the teeth.
- Missing dental appointments
Everybody should always keep their dental appointments. There are several dental procedures that are responsible for dental hygiene. Missing these appointments is a health hazard to the dental health. Be sure to visit your dentist regularly.
- Brushing too hard
Desperation can easily lead to one brushing their teeth too hard in order to achieve results as soon as they are able to get them. This is a mistake since one ends up hurting the gums and this can easily lead to an infection.