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Best crush for teeth this Valentine...

Your best crush for teeth...this Valentine ❤

29/01/2022

Friends do you remember that famous toothbrush add of 80s-90s..
Laal,kala,pila,gulabi,hara,nila,Classic hai badhiya bristle wala...classic ka maza hai nirala...
so yes in today's gyaniguruwar...topic is how to choose best toothbrush!
7th of November is celebrated as national toothbrushing day...hence this topic so that selecting a toothbrush becomes easy and clear!
The most commanly asked question to a dentist is which toothbrush is right for me or which is the best toothbrush?
There are so many types of toothbrushes(will be using TB for toothbrush here onwards)available in market...we often get confused wch to buy..zigzag one...flexi one...wooden ones...charcoal ones...etc!
Buying a toothbrush doesn't hv to be stressful n confusing job..so let's make this easy by following these tips.
Tips to choose Best toothbrush
1.𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝
Is the one in your hands if you are using it right....yes brushing technique... your way of
brushing plays major role...ask how to brush teeth properly to your dentist(will cover this topic later on)
2.𝙎𝙊𝙁𝙏/𝙃𝘼𝙍𝘿/𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝙐𝙈.. 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝?
The rule is Softer is better...no dentist will recommend you hard or medium brush.Hard and medium brushes hv hard n medium hard bristles respectively...many people don't feel fresh unless they scrub their teeth hard as if they clean floor by scrubbing....but this does more harm than good...you actually run the risk of damaging your gums and teeth enamel!
Hard and medium brushes are available in market only to make money...as people buy them...sellers sell them.
Soft brush is always recommended...as it has soft bristles wch gently remove plaque n food debris.
People with sensitive gums and teeth...can go for 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙛𝙩 TB if dentist recommends.
3.𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘/𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝?
It's possible to brush your teeth effectively with a manual TB...however studies hv shown that powered brushes clean teeth more effectively than manual ones...and they cause no harm to gum tissues and tooth enamel...wherein manual brushes can harm gum tissues and tooth enamel if one does apply inappropriate pressure while brushing.
Power toothbrushes are battery operated or electric ones..may hv changeable brush head..you can choose wch ever is comfortable for you...there is no need to end up buying costliest ones...
Powered brushes makes brushing easy in kids as many hv inbuilt 2 mins timer...they are also recommended for people with arthritis ,physically disabled people where one finds difficult to hold brush in hand.
4.𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙠𝙞𝙙𝙨?
Brushing and cleaning of teeth in kids is big topic...as kids go through different erruption stages of teeth...(shall discuss in next gyaniguruwar)but still for kids above 2- 12 years of age where few or more teeth are present in mouth..tooth brush with compact head...with soft bristles ..comfortable one is recommended.
Make brushing fun by allowing kids to choose their favorite colored brush or the one with favorite cartoon character on it!!
5.𝙕𝙞𝙜𝙯𝙖𝙜 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞?
You can experiment on this...basically the brush head should be compact and comfortable in mouth..the handle grip should be comfortable..as I said earlier brushing method plays major role...you can buy the one wch is comfortable to you!
So I hope buying a toothbrush is easy now whichever toothbrush you choose never to forget 𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙮.𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 is the major line of defense in your war against decay...if used properly your toothbrush can ensure 𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮
everytime you visit a dentist!
Enough for now... See you until next write up
Happy brushing!!
Dr Mamta Rathi
Rathi's Family Dental Care.. Chinchwad

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𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙠𝙞𝙙!

How many teeth without cavities are remaining in Krish's mouth ? Mrs. Jain anxiously asked. I have been a family dentist for quite some time for Jain family. Krish (9 years old) had developed cavities in over 4 teeth.

Mrs. Jain wanted to understand preventive measures to avoid cavities. Of course maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the basic preventive measures but not always sufficient. Hence, I advised her to go for dental sealant.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬?
- If your child has deep pits and grooves on their back teeth (molars, premolars), your dentist may recommend sealing your child’s teeth. Sealants are thin protective coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars to prevent tooth decay.

- Even if your child has excellent oral hygiene habits, cleaning the deep grooves on back teeth is always a challenge. Food and germs can get stuck in the grooves where the toothbrush bristles may not reach. This may lead to a cavity on the chewing surface of the tooth.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝟑 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟒 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭?
- The newly erupted teeth have immature tooth enamel (the outer covering protecting tooth) making them highly susceptible to cavities. The additional coat added through sealant helps to prevent food lodgment.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞?
- This is fairly quick and painless procedure.
Initially, the tooth is cleaned to make sure all the food particles are removed from the grooves.

- After this, a special gel is placed on the chewing surface for a few seconds and then rinsed off with water.

- In the end, the tooth is painted with a thin layer of liquid dental sealant material which may set on its own or by shining a special light on the tooth for a few seconds to help harden the sealant. It takes only a few minutes to seal each tooth.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞?
- It is okay to eat and drink immediately after sealant placement and there are no special precautions. Though, eating hard and sticky food is not advisable for up to 24 hours.

- Sealants can last for many years - anywhere between five to seven years. However, they may wear or chip over the years and need touch ups at regular check-up visits.

𝐈𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠?
- The application of dental sealants is a preventive measure to avoid tooth decay. If used appropriately with basic oral hygiene measures, the cavities can be avoided and hence the fillings.

- On the other hand, dental fillings are used to restore/repair the cavity associated with tooth.

Please feel free to comment and suggest which topic you would like me to post next article upon.

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