Uncover the misunderstandings of tooth washing

1. Teeth will turn white after tooth washing

. Some pigment will accumulate on the surface of teeth in daily use, These pigments will make the color of teeth look more unsightly. An important goal of tooth washing is to remove these pigments to the greatest extent. Therefore, after perfect tooth washing, because these stained pigments are well removed, the teeth will expose their own color, that is, light yellow.

2. I brush my teeth very carefully and don’t need to wash my teeth

some people think that if I brush my teeth carefully every day, I don’t need to wash my teeth. This is wrong. Because the generation rate of plaque is very fast, new plaque will form within half an hour after thorough cleaning, and the maximum amount can be reached within 30 days. What’s more, most people don’t master the correct brushing methods. They just clean their teeth according to their own habits. It’s inevitable that some parts can’t be brushed in place, especially between the teeth and in the lower front teeth. Over time, they become tooth stones. Therefore, if adults haven’t washed their teeth, they should go to the hospital for scaling as soon as possible, and it’s best to do it once every six months.

3. Washing teeth will cause tooth sensitivity

dental calculus is like a thick cotton padded jacket wrapped in the outer layer of teeth. After removing calculus by washing teeth, the teeth will be exposed to the long lost external environment, which will produce all kinds of strange feelings. In the case of healthy teeth, this sensitivity usually gradually disappears within one to two weeks after tooth washing.

4. Tooth washing will cause the gap between teeth to become larger

. This fear makes many people refuse to wash their teeth. In fact, the accumulation of dental calculus and gingival inflammation will lead to local swelling of gums and filling the gap between teeth. After tooth washing, the calculus is removed, and the gum swelling gradually subsides, so the gap between teeth becomes obvious. When the tongue licks, the outline of the teeth is more obvious, and the teeth feel longer. This is the restoration of the real face of the teeth, not caused by tooth washing. This is just like the process of quitting smoking, there will be all kinds of uncomfortable reactions, but the benefits of quitting smoking are self-evident. Similarly, if you refuse to wash your teeth because you are afraid that the gap between your teeth will look larger, and prefer to maintain the swelling state of gingivitis, it is extremely unwise and may lead to more serious consequences.

5. Tooth washing is harmful to teeth

correct tooth washing is not harmful to teeth. The normal tooth surface is a layer of enamel with high hardness, which can completely ignore the impact of tooth washing. The rubber wheel used for polishing is soft and will not wear the teeth.

6. How often do you wash your teeth

in developed countries, tooth washing has become a very popular routine oral health care. People regularly go to their dentist to wash their teeth once or twice a year. After tooth washing, if periodontal disease is found, the dentist will carry out professional oral treatment in time to maintain oral health. In addition, dentists will formulate corresponding follow-up plans according to the different conditions of each patient, including the health status of periodontal tissue, oral hygiene, oral cleaning habits, living habits, etc. Some patients have poor periodontal and may have to come to the hospital for reexamination in two or three months, while some patients maintain good oral hygiene and may wash their teeth once every two or three years.