How are teeth cleaned

Brushing and toothpaste

Teeth should be brushed and putty at least twice a day for two minutes each time, by following the following steps: ^[1]

• Use a soft-bristled brush.
• Put an appropriate amount of toothpaste on the special brush.
• Place the brush on the tooth so that its bristles along with the gum line form a 45-degree angle.
• Moving the brush to other places with the necessity to repeat the previous steps.
• Brush chewing food back and forth, and try to reach the back of the mouth.
• If a person forgets to brush their teeth with toothpaste, they can be cleaned at the same time with salt water.

Note: It is indicated that swallowing a little toothpaste does not harm the health.

Brushing your teeth with an electric tooth

An electric toothbrush is used for dental care. To ensure good results, it should be used as follows: ^[2]

• Put the brush on the tooth surface.
• Keep it in the same place for three seconds.
• Follow the curve of the tooth surface, and brush it.
• Transfer the brush to the next tooth.
• Transfer the brush to the inner, outer, and chewing surfaces.

Dental flossing

Teeth must be flossed at least once a day, and this is done through the following steps: ^[3]

• Take a suitable thread, wrap it around the middle fingers, and support it with the two thumbs.
• Gently insert the floss between the teeth, moving it gently side to side.
• Use another area of ​​the floss, provided that it is clean, and clean the teeth again.

Clean teeth naturally

Teeth can be cleaned by the following natural methods, namely: ^[4]

• Put a little baking soda on the toothbrush, then brush the teeth according to the usual method for two minutes.
• Take a piece of banana peel, and rub it gently around the teeth for about two minutes, as it contains high amounts of potassium, magnesium, and manganese, which removes stains and whitens teeth.
• Mix apple cider vinegar with water, then rinse the mouth and rinse for one minute, because the acidity of apple cider vinegar removes stains and improves the general health of the mouth.
• Leave the orange peel on the teeth for 3-5 minutes, as orange contains a natural compound called limonene, which is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

References

1. ↑ "OralHealthcarePackFinalwebversion" , www.healthysmiles.org.nz , Retrieved 1-6-2018. Edited.Page 5,6,7.
2. ↑ "How to Use an Electric Toothbrush" , www.wikihow.com , Retrieved 1-6-2018. Edited.
3. ↑ "5 Steps to a Flawless Floss" , www.mouthhealthy.org , Retrieved 1-6-2018. Edited.
4. ↑ "Keep Your Gums and Teeth Healthy the 'Natural' Way" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 1-6-2018. Edited.