Tooth Ache

Tooth Ache refers to the pain caused by various reasons for teeth, which is one of the common symptoms in oral diseases, which can be seen in dental caries, pulpitis, periapical inflammation and dentin hypersensitivity in Western medicine. Tooth Ache occurs or aggravates when it encounters cold, hot, sour, sweet and other stimuli, which belongs to the category of "tooth Xuan" and "bone groove wind" in traditional Chinese medicine.

Alias, common site of toothache, oral cavity, infectious, non-infectious, department of ENT - whether the department of stomatology is included in the medical insurance or not?

Table of contents

1.    Type of Tooth Ache

2.    Etiology.

3.    Symptoms

4.    Dialectics

5.    Ttreatments

6.    Hazards

7.    Emergency method

8.    Get Angry

1.    Type of Tooth Ache

a.    Red and Swollen Toothache

The main manifestation is usually on the gums of the upper and lower molars. The onset is acute, and it can also be called acute gingivitis, commonly known as "wind-fire toothache". The gums are severely swollen, and the main pain point is the gums, which are very painful when touched a little. Not to mention chewing food, even opening the mouth will feel pain, which is more uncomfortable than a real toothache. Severe cases may have symptoms such as sore throat, swollen lymph glands, fever, poor stool or constipation. The tongue coating is thick, dry or yellow, and the tongue color is bright red. From these series of symptoms, it can be seen that the acute inflammation of the gums is caused by physical lesions (commonly known as "burning"), and the cause of the lesions is not caused by the gums and the oral cavity itself, so this kind of toothache is also called toothache complications.

b.    Toothache Caused by Tooth Decay

Commonly known as pulpitis or periapical periodontitis. The manifestation of this kind of toothache: tooth decay has formed in the tooth, especially sensitive to the stimulation of sugar, milk food, cold, hot and other substances. Accompanied by gingival reactions. This kind of toothache is generally more painful at night than during the day, and it hurts more when lying down than sitting.

c.    Nervous Toothache

Commonly known as "virtual fire toothache". This kind of toothache is not directly related to the gums and teeth. It is mostly the tooth root pain caused by the hyperactivity of the dental nerve caused by other reasons in the body. Reasons such as staying up late or other facial lesions and headaches may cause this type of toothache, so it is also classified as concurrent toothache. This kind of toothache usually occurs in adults or middle-aged and elderly people. It is a kind of soreness and dull pain caused by nerve radiation. At this time, the teeth are obviously loose. The pain will not last for a long time, and it will gradually relieve and disappear after 2-3 days. .

d.    Periodontitis

Patients with periodontitis do not necessarily have toothache, but it is caused when the gums shrink. Therefore, most of the patients are middle-aged and elderly people, and the range of Toothache Pain varies. Some people only have one tooth or adjacent teeth. two or three toothaches. Some people have upper and lower gums, and a wide range of teeth will hurt. The reason for this phenomenon is that the pain of periodontitis is not caused by the teeth themselves, but by an anaerobic bacteria in the oral cavity that causes the inner gums—that is, the periodontal tissue to be congested and inflamed, which stimulates the nerves of the teeth. The pain (especially soreness) caused by the bite will directly aggravate the pain during the biting process.

2.    Etiology

The yangming meridians of the hands and feet are divided into the lower teeth, upper teeth, large intestine, stomach, and heat accumulation, or wind evils attack the meridians, stagnant in yangming and turn into fire, fire evil follows the upper meridian and causes tooth pain. The kidney governs the bones, and the teeth are the rest of the bones. Insufficient kidney yin and inflammation of the deficiency fire can also cause dental pain. There are also those who eat too much sweet and sour food, and those who have unclean speech, filth and rotten teeth and suffer from pain. Therefore, tooth pain is mainly related to the Yangming meridians of the hands and feet and the kidney meridians.

Causes of Tooth Pain Generally speaking, the following dental diseases can cause tooth pain:

a.   Dental caries: Early caries is generally asymptomatic. For example, when the cavity becomes large and deep, tooth pain may occur when eating, and the pain will aggravate when eating sweets or super cold or super hot food. At this time, you can use anti-acid and pain-relieving toothpaste first, brush your teeth with warm water, and use folk prescriptions to relieve pain if necessary, but the effective treatment method should be to fill the cavity.

b.     Pulpitis: It is mostly caused by pulp infection caused by unfilled deep caries, or caused by chemical drugs or temperature stimulation. The pain is spontaneous, paroxysmal severe toothache, and may have cold, heat stimulation pain and percussion pain. For the Emergency Toothache Relief Treatment of this kind of tooth pain, 300 mg of Fenbid can be taken orally, twice a day, to relieve pain, or use folk prescriptions to relieve pain. The radical method is to grind the pulp cavity with an anvil under local anesthesia for endodontic treatment.

c.     Apical Periodontitis: Pulpitis usually spreads to the root canal mouth, causing inflammation of the tissues around the apex. Manifested as persistent tooth pain. The affected tooth has a feeling of elongation, and the touch and tenderness are obvious, and food cannot be bitten. At this time, anti-inflammatory analgesics can be taken, such as 0.5 grams of cephalosporin IV, 3 times a day; 0.4 grams of metronidazole, 3 times a day, 25 mg of indomethacin, 3 times a day; and soft food . It can also be used for emergency pain relief with folk prescriptions. Root canal treatment is performed after the inflammation has subsided.

d.    Dental Trauma: such as accidental falls, bruises, or biting sand grains while eating, resulting in broken or cracked teeth, causing tooth pain. You can take anti-inflammatory and painkillers first, or you can use folk prescriptions to relieve pain. Those who have the conditions should go to the stomatology department for treatment.

e.    Pericoronitis of Wisdom Teeth: Difficulty in eruption of wisdom teeth (impacted), coupled with poor oral hygiene, causes inflammation, swelling and pain in the tissue around the crown. Gargle with mouthwash such as Koutai or Koushu, take anti-inflammatory and painkillers or use folk prescriptions to relieve pain. The impacted tooth was extracted after anti-inflammation. In addition, influenza, trigeminal neuralgia, cysts or tumors in the jaw, high blood pressure, heart disease, and sometimes dental pain. Therefore, for those who complain of tooth pain but no tooth disease, they must not blindly abuse painkillers and go to the hospital for professional diagnosis and treatment in time.

f.    Acute Periodontitis: mainly due to the malposition of the third molars, part of the crown surface is covered by gums, and food impaction often occurs, which can easily cause bacterial infection and inflammation, resulting in redness and swelling of the gums, continuous pain, sometimes accompanied by Have a sore throat and sluggish mouth. Inflammation around the crown of the wisdom tooth is known as pericoronitis.

g.    Severe Wear of Tooth Enamel: Tooth enamel is commonly known as enamel. Due to the long-term function of chewing food, the outermost layer of enamel is gradually worn away, exposing the second layer of dentin. Because of the distribution of nerve endings in dentin, When encountering hot and cold or mechanical stimulation, just can feel sore.

h.    Wedge-shaped defect in tooth neck: due to gingival recession and too hard toothbrush bristles, the enamel is very thin on the part of the tooth surface close to the gingiva, and the enamel is often rubbed off due to the friction of the bristles during brushing, and the exposed dentin is soft and is If the bristles wear into deeper depressions, they will feel sore.

3.    Symptom

A disease characterized by red, swollen and painful teeth and gums. It is usually caused by unclean oral cavity or overeating thick-flavored sorghum, accumulated heat in the stomach, stomach fire, or invasion of wind-fire evil poison, damage to teeth, or deficiency of kidney yin, inflammation of deficiency fire, burning gums, etc. Common symptoms of tooth pain include:

a.    Fenghuo teeth pain. Symptoms include toothache, red, swollen and painful gums, less pain in case of cold, severe pain in case of wind or heat, or fever, aversion to cold, thirst, red tongue, white and dry fur, floating and rapid pulse. It is suitable for dispelling wind and clearing fire, detoxifying and reducing swelling, and Qingwenbaidu powder is used in the prescription.

b.    Stomach fire tooth pain. Symptoms include severe tooth pain, red and swollen gums, or pus and bleeding, pain in the maxillofacial area, headache, thirst, bad breath, constipation, red tongue with yellow coating, slippery and rapid pulse. It is suitable for clearing the stomach and purging the fire, and then use Qingwei powder and so on.

c.    Virtual fire tooth pain. The evidence shows that the teeth are faintly painful, the gums are slightly red and slightly swollen, and for a long time, the gums are atrophied and the teeth are loose, accompanied by upset, insomnia, dizziness, red and tender tongue, and a thready pulse. Treatment should nourish yin and reduce fire, and Zhibai Dihuang Wan and so on are prescribed.

Disease name. Volume 29 of "On the Origin and Symptoms of Various Diseases": "Teeth is the end of the bone and nourished by the marrow qi, but the Yangming branch of the hand enters the tooth vein and the damp marrow qi is insufficient, and the wind and cold hurt it, so the pain is also formed." There are four causes of this disease:

i.    For those with fire, it is Yangming subduing the fire and the evil of wind and heat fighting each other, and the wind and fire are inflamed and cause tooth pain. Teeth suffer from cold and pain reduction. It is suitable for dispelling wind, purging fire and detoxifying. Addition and subtraction treatment with Qingwei powder, Yunv decoction and other prescriptions;

ii.    Because of the cold, the evil guest of wind and cold is on the tooth body, causing tooth pain, and the affected tooth is relieved by heat and pain. It is suitable for dispelling cold and relieving pain. Mahuangfuzixixin Decoction can be added or subtracted.

iii.   Due to deficiency, it is mostly liver and kidney deficiency, and the fire of deficiency is inflamed, resulting in floating teeth, dull pain, and thready pulse. Treatment should nourish the liver and kidney. Zuoguiyin, Dabuyin Pills, Zhibai Dihuang Decoction, etc. can be added or subtracted.

iv.   Damp-heat in the two Yangming meridians of the hands and feet, resulting in swollen and rotten gums, eroded teeth, and even pain due to cavities, should be treated with heat-clearing, dehumidifying, and pain-relieving. You can choose Wendan Decoction, Ganlu Disinfection Pill, plus Asarum, Shujiao, etc. In addition, dental caries and decay can also cause tooth pain. See caries strips.

4.    Dialectical

Severe toothache, bad breath, thirst, constipation, flooding pulse, etc., is Yangming fire evil; pain and swollen gums, cold body heat, floating pulse, etc., is wind-fire toothache; dull pain, If it works from time to time, the mouth does not smell bad, the pulse is thready or the teeth are floating, it belongs to toothache due to kidney deficiency.

5.    Treatment

a.    Basic Treatment

Method for the treatment of: expelling wind and purging fire, dredging collaterals and relieving pain. The main points are Yangming meridians of the hands and feet.

Acupoints: for toothache caused by wind-fire, add Waiguan and Fengchi; for toothache caused by stomach fire, add Neiting and Erjian; for toothache caused by yin deficiency, add Taixi and Xingjian.

Operation: Use the purging method on the main point, and cross the left and right sides along the meridian, and continue needling in Hegu for 1-3 minutes. Matching point Taixi uses the method of supplementation, between the lines uses the method of reducing, and the remaining points use the method of reducing.

Prescription: Hegu is an acupoint selected from a distant place, which can dredge the Yangming meridian, and also has the effect of dispelling wind, dredging collaterals and relieving pain, and is an important point for treating toothache. Jacara and Xiaguan are the selected acupoints in the proximal part to dredge the Qi and blood of the Foot Yangming Meridian.

b. Other Treatments

Auricular acupuncture: select the upper jaw, lower jaw, Shenmen, upper screen tip, and toothache points. Take 2-3 acupoints each time, puncture with filiform needles, strongly stimulate, and keep the needles for 20-30 minutes.

6.    Hazard

a.    Toothache can cause systemic diseases

Toothache is manifested in some chronic inflammation in the oral cavity, which cannot be completely eliminated for a long time. When the body's resistance declines, bacteria and other pathogenic factors will enter other parts and organs of the body to multiply through various channels, causing Damage to other organs will affect the health of the whole body.

Toothache can also cause some diseases, these diseases mainly include subacute bacterial endocarditis in heart disease, which is a common and serious clinical disease. The harm to the human body is very serious, mainly because of the streptococcus viridans in the diseased teeth. Bacteria in diseased teeth may cause rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, the oral cavity is connected to the ear and eye organs, and diseased teeth can easily cause infections in these human organs, such as otitis media, optic neuritis, and so on.

b.     Toothache can lead to damaged gums and tooth loss

Toothache may be caused by pulpitis, periapical periodontitis, tooth decay, etc. Periapical blood vessels will expand, edema, congestion and cell exudation will increase tissue pressure, stimulate periapical nerves, and cause severe pain. The periosteum is extremely sensitive to touch, so the pain will be very obvious. If left untreated for a long time, it may damage the gums, lead to tooth loss or even loose teeth.

c.    Toothache will damage the tooth nerve and erode the alveolar bone

If the teeth have cold, hot, sour and sweet stimulation pain, or spontaneous dull pain, swelling pain and other symptoms, it means that there is a problem with the tooth nerve. , with the increasing pain of the tooth, it will eventually erode the alveolar bone and form a serious "fistula". Not only the tooth may not be preserved, but also the defect of the alveolar bone will be caused, which will have serious consequences for the later cosmetic restoration of teeth or dental implant treatment. Influence.

7.    Emergency Home Remedy

a. Grind 10 grams of white pepper into powder, add alcohol to make a paste, and put it into the tooth cavity in 4 times.

b. Acupuncture Laogong acupoint on the same side, with moderate stimulation, insert the needle 1-2 times, twist up and down without leaving the needle.

c. 12 ebony plums, each contained in the mouth, or can also contain sugar balls.

d. Add appropriate amount of honeycomb, add proper amount of pure alcohol, ignite and burn, when the honeycomb is burnt to black ash, dip the ash with your fingers and apply it to the affected tooth, usually 4 to 5 minutes to relieve pain.

e. Take a little each of raw lard and new cotton, wrap the lard with cotton and bake it hot, bite it on the toothache for a while, change it every time, repeat several times.

f. Take 1-2 capsules of Liushen Pills, crush them and put them on the gums of the affected teeth for 5-10 minutes, once a day, generally no more than 3 times.

g. Add 15 grams of almonds (peeled tip) with a little salt, decoct and rinse with water, 3 to 4 times a day (be careful not to swallow it).

h. Massage the Hegu point with ice cubes for 5 minutes.

i. Acupuncture the Taichong point on the affected side, twist and insert the needle, after getting qi, use the method of reducing toothache due to wind-fire, and relieve toothache after deficiency fire first and then supplement. After the toothache is relieved, needle Xiaguan acupoint, and keep the needle for 30 minutes after deqi.

j. One egg, pour the egg white into a bowl, add 100ml white wine, stir it into a paste, and take it before going to bed.

k. Gallnut, Sichuan pepper, 60 grams each, and realgar 6 grams, grind together into fine powder, wrap with gauze to the size of soybeans, soak in wine and bottle for later use. When it hurts, take 1 tablet and bite it on the painful tooth for 10 minutes.

l. Acupuncture the triple burner of the main auricular point, supplemented by Shenmen, both on the affected side, and use a 5-centimeter needle to quickly penetrate the reaction point. The old and weak are lightly twisted, and the young and strong are strongly stimulated, so that the needle can reach the affected area For gums, keep the needle for 10-20 minutes; once a day, 4 times a course of treatment.

8.     Get Angry OR Be Alert

The so-called "burning" of the teeth is a signal, which warns people that there is a problem with your periodontal, and you must go to a regular hospital for treatment immediately. Normal gums are pink and have good resistance to bacteria. If the gums are attacked by bacteria, they will become red, swollen, painful, and bleed when you brush your teeth. This is periodontal disease. The so-called "fire" symptoms such as swollen gums and bleeding after brushing are usually signs of periodontal problems.

As the saying goes, "Toothache is not a disease, but toothache is really terrible." So, how to relieve toothache? 

Here are few Recommended quick Toothache Relief home remedies for you.

Types of Toothache

Wisdom tooth pericoronitis: That is, the last wisdom tooth in the upper and lower jaws has not erupted, and the surrounding gums can cause swelling and pain due to food impaction and other reasons.

Pulpitis: Inflammation of the dental nerve, which is caused by dental caries, trauma, etc., manifested as pain in cold water or hot water, spontaneous pain or more obvious pain at night.

Apical periodontitis: after dental caries or other causes of pulpitis develop further, it will form inflammation of the tooth root, which is called apical periodontitis, which is manifested as more obvious occlusal pain. 

Dental caries and toothache: Cavities have already formed in the teeth, especially sensitive to sugar, milk food, cold, heat and other stimuli. When the attack occurs, it is a kind of pain like drilling into the bone. This kind of toothache usually hurts more at night than during the day.

Few Small ways to Cure Toothache

a. Ginger: Ginger has very good analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, so you can use ginger to relieve pain when you have a toothache. First take out a piece of fresh ginger, then bite it and put it on the toothache. If necessary, it can be used repeatedly, which has a very good pain relief effect.

b. Garlic: The anti-inflammatory effect of garlic is also very good. First, you need to mash the garlic, then heat it, and apply it on the painful position after warming up. It can effectively treat the pain caused by periodontitis and pulpitis and other diseases. Condition.

c. Monosodium glutamate: In addition to being a common condiment, monosodium glutamate can also relieve toothache. Take out a small amount of monosodium glutamate and apply it on the toothache, which can effectively treat toothache. In addition, you can also put a small amount of monosodium glutamate into a cup and dissolve it with boiling water. After cooling, you can put it in your mouth and rinse your mouth. It can be used repeatedly to relieve physical symptoms. 

d. Liquor: Liquor is also very effective in relieving toothache. You can put ordinary liquor and salt into a cup at a ratio of 10:1, and then stir evenly. After the salt is dissolved, put it in the stove and boil it. When you have a toothache, take a bite to relieve the pain, and you must not swallow it. 

e. Honey: Honey is also a very good way to relieve pain. Put honey on the toothache. After a few minutes, it will not only relieve the pain, but also you will find that the taste in the mouth is also very good.

f. Aloe vera: In addition to the beauty effect, you can also remove the skin of aloe vera and put the pulp containing mucus on the painful tooth, and the pain will disappear after two hours. 

g. Black Tea or Green Tea: Wrap black tea or green tea in gauze to make a sandbag, and then bite on it when you have a toothache. It can relieve pain, and it also has a good therapeutic effect on oral swelling and pain. It can also promote wound recovery .

Teeth, as one of the necessary "tools" for our survival, must be protected carefully, taking precautions and preventing problems before they happen.

Some more details are investigated to more advance the awareness of our audience. Toothache can also be divided into 8 kinds of pain! Which one are you?

As the saying goes, "Toothache is not a disease, but it can kill you". So, why do teeth hurt? Are all toothaches the same? Guess what— 

The answer is revealed below - the cause of tooth pain is actually the inflammatory response caused by bacterial infection of the dental pulp or periodontal tissue. The characteristics of toothache are different at different stages of inflammation

a.     Cold and Heat Stimulate Pain, the Best Treatment Period

In the early stage of pulp infection, there will be congestion. At this stage, the teeth generally have no obvious persistent pain. Most people just feel pain from hot and cold stimulation, and many of them are "transient" sensitive, which can't be called pain. 

However, if you ignore the discomfort at this stage, you may miss the best treatment period.

b.    Persistent pain, more pain when sleeping, and aggravated inflammation

As the inflammation intensifies, serous exudation begins to appear in the dental pulp. During this period, the internal pressure of the pulp cavity in the middle of the tooth will gradually increase sharply with the development of inflammation, which will cause nerve pain (a bit like a pressure cooker used at home)!

The pulp tissue is decomposed by bacteria and turns into a fluid liquid. At this time, the tooth will feel continuous pain, and when it develops, there will be throbbing pain (jumping).

The pain at this time is mostly accompanied by a change in the pain level due to a change in position, and most of it is aggravated at night. What you feel is pain when you want to sleep at night, heavy when you lie down, and relief when you stand up.

c.     Cold water stimulation does not hurt, you are in danger!

When the inflammation develops further, pulp necrosis will appear. At this stage, you will have a strange feeling: cold water stimulation does not hurt, but you feel comfortable, and the pain is not severe. The root of the tooth is a little itchy, and some people feel swollen. The feeling of raised teeth will be very comfortable when you bite your teeth hard.

At this moment, the inflammatory substance is going down the root canal to the apex, causing inflammation of the tooth root. In a short period of time, there will be local swelling, loose teeth, dare not touch, etc.

d.    There are long bags and pus on the gums, but the teeth don’t hurt anymore

If at this time, the inflammatory substance destroys the bone around the root, it will penetrate the gum and form a "fistula".

A "pocket" will appear on your gums - is there any??

You will also see some pus and blood coming out, is there any???

At this point, the persistent tooth pain will temporarily come to an end. If there is no acute exacerbation, you may feel that the toothache is gone. Do you think you are not bad luck? Is there anything????

However, if there is no fistula, the inflammatory substances are trapped under the root and cannot be drained, and the pressure cannot be released. The swelling pain is not much lighter than that of acute periodontitis.

By the way, this stage is likely to be very sensitive to heat stimulation, and cold stimulation is painless.

The above is the pain caused by pulpitis in the general sense and its development process. There are other reasons for toothache.

e.    Sudden pain when biting something, it may be a cracked tooth 

The common cause of toothache is "cracked tooth" - most people may have a sudden pain when biting a certain position when they want something in the early stage, which is very sensitive.

Some inexperienced doctors will tell you that it is tooth sensitivity, so you almost tried the desensitizing toothpaste you can buy, but the problem did not solve it.

On the contrary, the teeth began to feel hot and cold stimulation pain, and then, be obedient, look at the above, review it, it is the same as "pulpitis". Yes, redevelopment is indeed those symptoms after pulp infection.

f.    Toothache from Periodontitis is Already Against the Sky

Is there another reason? This—it can be! "Periodontitis" is also a common cause of toothache, but it usually develops to a severe stage. Inflammation of the dental pulp caused by irritation.

Clinically, this kind of dental disease is called "retrograde pulpitis".

g.    Wisdom Tooth Pain, "Intermittent" Attack

Some friends said: "I have wisdom teeth, and it also hurts!" - Yes, there is such a possibility.

When wisdom teeth grow, the wisdom teeth usually press on the surrounding bones and cause discomfort. But this kind of pain is generally characterized by "intermittent" attacks.

Also, if the wisdom teeth come out obliquely, it may damage the front seventh tooth (the seventh tooth from the middle, referred to as the seventh tooth), resulting in pulpitis at the seventh tooth.

h.    There is a defect in the back teeth, which is caused by brushing the teeth horizontally

Older friends may encounter another situation. On the "buccal side of the back teeth" after the corner of the mouth, there is a "groove"-shaped defect near the edge of the gums. If it is deep, it will hurt when brushing your teeth and drinking water.

Please pay attention, friends who have this situation, please review your brushing posture. This defect is clinically called "wedge-shaped defect", and it is more common in incorrect brushing posture. Yes! - Caused by brushing your teeth horizontally!!

The reason for the discomfort is that the defect is too deep and close to stimulate the pain caused by the pulp. This is the part of the tooth that is closest to the pulp as a whole. The development is also the steps of "pulpitis".

Summary - Few Points

Speaking of this, everyone may be aware that no matter what damage your teeth are caused by, it usually comes down to the process of "pulpitis" - "periopical periodontitis". As the saying goes, "all roads lead to Rome, all roads lead to pulpitis".

In addition, when describing a toothache to the doctor, you need to specify in addition to the tooth position (which tooth), but also include the following points: whether there is cold and hot pain, spontaneous pain, touch pain, whether it is loose , swelling, pain from biting, etc.!

How to properly Care for Teeth?

How to Maintain Complete Oral Hygiene

The best way to maintain good dental health is to have a thorough oral hygiene routine. . From childhood, we should learn little by little how to take care of our teeth and gums properly, which is very important for our general health.

At every stage of life, oral hygiene habits must be adjusted in an individual way according to the needs of each individual. Even when we've learned how to brush our teeth properly, dentists and hygienists can help us perfect our technique for better results.

And you How are you taking care of your teeth and gums every day? Discover the necessary steps to complete oral hygiene and get to work. and get to work.

What is Oral Hygiene?

Oral hygiene is the care taken inside the mouth to keep the teeth, gums and other soft tissues healthy. To keep teeth, gums and other soft tissues healthy. Proper oral hygiene means that the teeth are neat & clean and the gums maintain good color in appearance. There is no pain and bleeding in teeth and gums. There is no bad breath or halitosis exist.

Oral hygiene in this sense includes effective technique to clean the entire tooth surface, gums, tongue, the entire oral cavity and interdental spaces. Through it we achieve an improved general health The oral cavity is one of the main areas in direct contact with the external environment.

Why is Good Oral Hygiene so Important?

Did you know that the vast majority of disease-causing microorganisms enter our bodies through the mouth? This is the first way in which bacteria, viruses and other germs can negatively affect our health.

Make it life principal that Healthy gums and teeth are the protection against many diseases. When the periodontal tissues are strong, they do their job perfectly, keeping infection unaffected.

For this reason, it is important to maintain complete oral hygiene from an early age. Children who master these habits, and become proficient at brushing and caring for their teeth, will become healthier adults.

Taking care of your teeth is not just about aesthetics or function. The way you take care of your mouth will have an impact on your overall health throughout your life.

Steps to Complete Oral Hygiene

The main purpose of daily oral hygiene is to remove food debris after meals and prevent biofilm buildup. Removes food debris after meals, as well as prevents the build-up of biofilms that lead to dental caries and periodontal disease. This eventually leads to tooth decay and periodontal disease.

It is everyone's responsibility to practice proper hygiene techniques, which include the following steps for individualized care.

Brush Teeth

Brushing your teeth is the first important step in your Oral Hygiene Routine. It is recommended to take after every meal. If this is not possible, brush your teeth at least twice a day, when you wake up and before going to bed.

Choose a soft-bristled toothbrush with a smaller head that reaches the back of your mouth. Toothbrush can be any type, manual or electric, depending on your preference.

Along with that comes toothpastes that protect the enamel and gums and contain fluoride and other ingredients that help improve tooth quality and other ingredients of tooth paste which is important to remove plaque and tartar.

Dental Floss or Brush Between Teeth

For those places that a toothbrush can't reach. Dental floss or interdental brushes are very important for those places that a toothbrush cannot reach. .These are tools for finishing interdental space cleaning and should be used after each brushing for a complete clean.

Dental Irrigator

Oral irrigators have become a very useful tool for accessing hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. It consists of a unit that expels water under pressure and is a complete ideal for complete oral hygiene for people with prostheses, implants or dental aligners. .

Mouthwash

After brushing your teeth, it's important to use a mouthwash as the final step in your oral hygiene routine. This can also be used between brushing teeth to keep your breath fresh.

Using a rinse solution that contains an antifouling agent can help control biofilm. ǞǞǞ Oral KIN Mouthwash with Hexidine is formulated for adult use to eliminate plaque-causing bacteria.

The same mouthwash, but without alcohol, works just as well for those who prefer to leave out the ingredient in their oral care routine. ǞǞǞ OralKIN Zero Mouthwash Mouthwash also contains hexidine along with sodium fluoride for complete anti-spot and enamel protection.

do you know? How to use mouthwash properly? On the KIN Blog we have a complete guide on how to rinse your mouth in the best possible way.

Dental Checkup

Regular visits to the dentist are a must as part of a complete oral hygiene program. Go to the dentist regularly. It is very important to have appropriate check-ups by a dental professional every 6 to 12 months so that any health problems or abnormalities can be detected in time.

Professional Cleaning

Once a year, preferably have your teeth professionally cleaned to remove plaque and tartar that cannot be removed. Cannot be removed by brushing or flossing. Your dentist or hygienist can help you remove stubborn stains from enamel for healthier, whiter teeth.

Good Oral Care Habits

Of course, oral hygiene cannot guarantee complete oral care if we do not eliminate harmful habits such as smoking, which damages the gums, or reduce consumption of foods that wear down tooth enamel, such as sugar or acidic beverages that encourage tooth decay.

Now that you know how to practice daily oral hygiene, you have no excuses to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Make sure you have a complete oral hygiene with all these steps and recommendations to enjoy a perfect smile.

Some Other Aspects of Tooth Ache

Why everyone suffer from toothache just in hot weather? Why is that? Summer, and especially its hottest period, is a typical time when chronic inflammations flare up and progress rapidly. It might seem like an unpleasant coincidence - a tooth sore just before going on vacation. However, this is a regularity. This year, due to especially hot weather conditions, the number of people who turn to dentists with toothache and purulent inflammation has significantly increased. How to avoid such unpleasant experiences? Dentist, implantologist Jūlija Katkeviča shares such precious advice.

What to do?

Everything is based on a well-known truth that we unfortunately forget so successfully on a daily basis - dental health must be taken care of all year round and a visit to the dentist must not be postponed until the toothache has already appeared. What to do? The dentist emphasizes that you need to start with proper and regular dental care. A dental hygienist must be visited once every six months. In addition, a dental check-up by a dentist, not a dental hygienist, is mandatory, as is often mistaken. If the dentist detects caries, the teeth must be repaired immediately, because the "holes" in the teeth have a favorable microbial growth environment. These foci of infection in the mouth endanger healthy teeth. As the dentist emphasizes, patients usually have no complaints of small to moderate tooth damage. Often, complaints only appear when the infection reaches the dental nerve. Therefore, do not postpone the repair of teeth until the problem begins to interfere with everyday life - timely treatment of teeth will be both easier and faster, and more cost-effective!

The most Common Dental Care Mistakes

Many of us believe that we know enough about dental care. However, as our dentist has observed, we still make a lot of mistakes in our daily dental care. The most common of these are improper tooth cleaning techniques, irregular tooth cleaning and non-use of dental floss. Patients skip brushing times, such as brushing their teeth in the evening, brushing them only in the morning - before going to work. Also, some people brush their teeth in the morning and especially after meals of the day. The dentist emphasizes that regular and proper cleaning of teeth is the most important stage in promoting oral health, which can not be replaced by anything else. By taking care of your teeth on a daily basis and performing regular preventive examinations, you will save yourself unpleasant moments with already admitted dental problems.

Dentist Tips on how to Properly Care for Teeth

There are a number of simple basic principles that will help you take care of your teeth more correctly and efficiently, thus allowing them to stay strong and healthy.

• Teeth should be cleaned from the gums with a sweeping motion, holding the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the teeth. Chewing surfaces are cleaned with short back and forth movements. These movements must be repeated 10 times for each group of teeth. 
• It is also mandatory to clean the tongue, which is rich in bacteria. The tongue can be cleaned with a toothbrush or with a special tongue cleaner, cleaning with a continuous movement from the root of the tongue to the tip of the tongue. The toothbrush must be rinsed thoroughly after cleaning the tongue. 
• Note that the toothbrush is not between the teeth. Because each tooth has four or five surfaces, about 45% of the tooth surfaces remain uncleaned. Therefore, the teeth should be buried in the evenings after brushing. Larger gaps can be cleaned with dental floss or interdental toothbrushes. On the other hand, in hard-to-reach places, small single-toothed toothbrushes can help ensure hygiene. 
• Remember - after flossing, your mouth should be rinsed with water or a mouthwash that is intended for daily use. 
• For dental health, it is best to choose a toothbrush with soft bristles, changing it every 3 months. 
• Keep the toothbrush in a glass with the bristles facing up. 
• When choosing a toothbrush, pay attention - the toothbrush head must be appropriate to the size of your teeth in order to be able to clean all surfaces with high quality. 
• The dental floss must be chosen according to the size - according to the width of the teeth between the teeth for effective cleaning. 
• Important to note - toothpaste must be changed! Each of them has its own good properties that will promote the health of your teeth. 
• Whitening and whitening toothpastes should not be used for more than two weeks. 
• Do not brush your teeth immediately after using acidic products. It is recommended to rinse your mouth with water and wait. 
• Sugar-free chewing gums can be used after a meal for up to 10 minutes, as chewing promotes the production of stomach acid. They help to partially clean the oral cavity of food debris, promote salivation and help restore the pH level in the oral cavity. 
• It would be useful for each of us to research our agenda and pay attention not only to our teeth cleaning but also to our eating and drinking habits, as they have a significant impact on our dental health. There should be no more than four to five meals a day, and snacking between meals only contributes to tooth decay. 
• It is recommended to brush your teeth after each meal, however, if this is not possible, your teeth should be rinsed or at least drunk with water. Therefore, keep in mind that drinking water is very important for dental health!