Your teeth accompany you throughout your life, and their health does not depend only on everyday brushing. Dental sensitivity, enamel erosion, food, small everyday gestures… Some details make all the difference. Here are eight facts and tips that will help you better protect your smile.
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Brush your teeth after breakfast may weaken the enamel
Many believe that your teeth should be brushed immediately after eating. But if your meal contains acidic foods (orange juices, coffee, wholebread, etc.), the enamel becomes temporarily more fragile. Brushing too quickly, you may speed up its wear. It is better to wait at least 30 minutes or brushing your teeth before eating.
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Over-energizing brushing can damage your gums
Using too much force during brushing may result in retraction of the gums, i.e. a shrinkage that exposes the roots of the teeth. Overly aggressive brushing also uses the enamel and can make the teeth more sensitive. Give a soft gesture with a soft toothbrush and hold it with three fingers, such as a pen, to limit pressure.
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Food plays a key role in the health of your teeth
Your teeth need essential nutrients to stay strong. Here are some good food reflexes:
- Promote calcium (cheese, yoghurt, milk) to strengthen the enamel.
- Limit sugary and acidic drinks that promote caries and tooth erosion.
- Grind preference for high-fibre foods such as apples and carrots, which help to clean the teeth naturally and stimulate salivation.
