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If you love your teeth, you brush them as a matter of principle

White and healthy teeth are considered the ideal of beauty - they allow a hearty, radiant smile and leave an attractive first impression. Beautiful teeth also allow conclusions to be drawn about the state of health and the personality of the individual: Because those who care for their teeth show that they take care of themselves and thus radiate vitality. Surveys show that the majority of Germans first pay attention to their mouth and teeth when they get to know each other.

Daily dental care is essential: Experts recommend that adults clean their teeth with toothpaste that has a fluoride content of around 1,400 parts per million to prevent tooth decay, harden tooth enamel and remove plaque. Because of its antimicrobial effect, fluoride is one of the most important substances in toothpaste. In addition to brushing your teeth, dentists also recommend a fluoride jelly for weekly tooth decay prophylaxis. The jelly puts a protective film around the #teeth, which also has a positive effect on oversensitive tooth necks.

Lower recommendations regarding the fluoride content apply to #children because children swallow a relatively large amount of toothpaste compared to adults. Experts recommend a quantity of around 500 parts per million for milk teeth. In the case of children's toothpastes, this is usually taken into account. There are also differences in the toothbrushes: because of the different anatomy, age-appropriate toothbrushes for children often have a small head and a thick handle. Even if the milk teeth do not remain permanent, their care with the Seidel brushing technique is important, because they act as placeholders for the permanent teeth. If the first teeth have to be extracted early due to caries, expensive oral surgery is often necessary afterwards.

To get into the spaces between the teeth, dental floss and interdental bristles are often essential. But even if dentists regularly recommend these measures, many cannot get used to them - then oral irrigators offer a real alternative. These can also be used in combination with #mouthwashes, giving them an extra cleansing and refreshing effect. If you then use a #toothpaste with a refreshingly delicious taste, you will not only accept daily brushing as a daily routine, but will also feel real pleasure in being able to do something good for yourself again.

Text: Medical Press