6 wrong oral care habits

Brushing your teeth immediately after eating, brushing very vigorously, or only using bottled water for hygiene reasons may not be the right way to care for your teeth.

1. Brush your teeth right after eating

According to Daily Mail, people think that brushing their teeth immediately after eating helps clean food debris and balance the environment in the mouth immediately. However, experts recommend that you brush at least 30 minutes after eating.

Acidic foods and drinks such as lemon juice and orange juice can damage tooth enamel, so after meals the oral environment needs time to balance the pH. Alkaline drinks such as milk are better for teeth. To temporarily clean the oral cavity, you can rinse your mouth with clean water.

Experts recommend brushing your teeth at least 30 minutes after eating. (Photo: KT)

2. Brushing your teeth too hard

Scrubbing your teeth vigorously will not clean them. In fact, it will damage your gums and tooth surfaces. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush gently for about 2 minutes to remove plaque and food debris.

3. Only drink bottled water

Tap water contains natural fluoride, which is good for your teeth. Many people only drink bottled water for hygiene reasons. This habit inadvertently deprives your teeth of an important source of fluoride.

4. Only brush the front of your teeth

Everyone wants to have bright white teeth but forget to clean the back of the teeth. In fact, the back of the teeth is where a lot of plaque and food debris are found - the cause of tartar formation. You need to pay attention to cleaning your teeth from every corner.

5. Brush your teeth in the shower

Brushing your teeth in the shower is a habit of many people. This action saves time but is not beneficial for you. You should brush your teeth in front of the mirror, brush carefully and slowly to clean every corner of your teeth for 2 minutes.

6. Snacking too much

Snacking too much reduces oral health and makes teeth more vulnerable to damage during brushing. This creates a highly acidic environment, saliva needs at least 5 minutes to balance pH after you eat. The habit of snacking continuously makes the acidic environment last longer and teeth are more vulnerable to damage./.

According to Zing.vn