Brushing Teeth

In the first of the oral hygiene series, let's talk about the foundation of oral hygiene - brushing our teeth.

Why do we brush our teeth and why the need to?

Our teeth has gaps to which the small bits of food can cling into. The food is usually broken down into simple sugars with the enzymes in our mouth. And when it stays long in the teeth, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and cavity begins because when these guys chomp on those sugars, it produces acids which then erodes the enamel.

The commercial that I grew into would remind to brush our teeth three times a day. But how well do you know the basics of brushing teeth?

I can vaguely remember if I was taught right. But along the way, I learned a lot and that is why I'm writing this down so if ever I forgot about it, I would just go over this post.

Do you know that you shouldn't rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth?

I know.

The first impression was either Eww or "I cannot"

Hahaha

But it takes time to it getting used to.

Because to where I came from, we always rinse with water after brushing our teeth.

However, we we're doing it wrong because we are just washing away the flouride.

Do not get me wrong, do not swallow the flouride. You have to spit it.

How about the proper way of brushing teeth?

Up and down, up and down - round and round

I found this cool video for kids and you should take at least 2 minutes to brush your teeth.