Can Tartar and Plaque Formation be Prevented with Oral Care Products?

Just brushing your teeth is not enough to protect your oral and dental health. Bacterial plaques that accumulate between your teeth and around the edges of your gums harden over time and turn into tartar. Tartar can cause some health problems, such as gum disease and periodontitis. To prevent these problems, it is necessary to use appropriate oral care products correctly. In this article prepared by Evla experts, "Which oral care products help prevent the formation of tartar and plaque?", "How and how often should oral care products be used?" “What should you pay attention to when choosing oral care products?” You can find answers to questions such as.

Fluoride Toothpaste

Fluoride toothpaste is the most basic oral care product that can be used to prevent the formation of tartar and plaque. Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and protects against acid erosion. It also prevents the proliferation of bacteria that cause plaque formation. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, using fluoride toothpaste. You should squeeze a pea-sized amount of toothpaste onto the toothbrush. You should hold the toothbrush over your teeth at a 45-degree angle and brush your teeth with small circular movements. You should brush the front, back and chewing surfaces of each tooth. Tooth brushing should take at least two minutes.

There are some points you should pay attention to when choosing fluoride toothpaste. First of all, you should check whether the toothpaste has a stamp approved by the Turkish Dental Association . This stamp indicates the quality and reliability of the toothpaste. Secondly, you should check whether the toothpaste contains active ingredients that prevent tartar formation. These substances include zinc citrate, pyrophosphate, triclosan and polyvinylpyrrolidone. Third, you should make sure you like the taste and smell of the toothpaste. This can help you maintain your tooth brushing habit.

Soft Bristle Toothbrush

A soft-bristled toothbrush is another oral care product that should be used with fluoride toothpaste. The soft-bristled toothbrush gently cleans your teeth and gums. But in some cases, hard-bristled toothbrushes can erode tooth enamel and gums and accelerate tartar formation. When choosing a soft-bristled toothbrush, it is recommended that you make sure that the ends of the bristles are rounded and that the head of the brush is the right size for your mouth. You can also choose to have the handle of the brush with a design that makes it comfortable to hold.

Toothbrush bristles wear and tear over time; Therefore, it is also important to change the soft-bristled toothbrush regularly. This reduces the cleaning effectiveness of the toothbrush and can cause bacteria to accumulate on it. It is important to replace the toothbrush with a new one when its bristles start to warp or unravel, or at least every three months.

Floss

Dental floss is an oral care product used to clean tartar and plaque in the spaces between the teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach. Dental floss helps prevent gum disease and cavities. You should use dental floss to clean between your teeth at least once a day, preferably before going to bed in the evening. You should cut a piece of dental floss that is approximately 40-50 cm long. You should secure one end of the floss by wrapping it around the middle finger of one hand and the other end around the middle finger of your other hand. You should gently insert the dental floss between your teeth and wrap the floss around your tooth, making a letter C to fit the shape of your tooth. You should lower and raise the floss under your tooth and above your gum and clean both surfaces of your tooth. You should use a clean section of dental floss when passing between each tooth. This is also the answer to the question “How to floss?” It is also the answer to the question.

So how should dental floss be chosen? There are some points you should pay attention to when choosing dental floss. First of all, you should choose the one that suits you according to the thickness and texture of the floss. Some dental floss is thin and slippery, while some is thick and rough. You should decide the thickness of the dental floss according to the width of the spaces between your teeth. You can also choose whether the dental floss is flavored or unflavored. Flavored dental floss can help eliminate bad breath. Finally, you can choose whether the floss is fluoridated or non-fluoridated. Fluoride dental floss can help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities, but excess fluoride intake can cause tooth stains.

Interface Brush

Interdental brush is an oral care product used as an alternative to dental floss. An interdental brush removes tartar and plaque with small brush heads that fit into the spaces between the teeth. Interdental brush can be used more easily and comfortably than dental floss. You should clean between your teeth using an interdental brush at least once a day, preferably before going to bed in the evening. You should place the head of the interdental brush between your teeth and gently move it back and forth. You should clean the brush head as you pass between each tooth. There are some points you should pay attention to when choosing an interdent brush. First of all, you should choose the one that suits you according to the size and shape of the interface brush head. Some interdental brushes are cylindrical and some are conical. You can decide the size of the interdental brush head according to the width of the spaces between your teeth. Additionally, you should make sure that the handle of the interdental brush is ergonomic and non-slip. This helps you use the interdent brush comfortably.

Mouthwash

Mouthwash or mouthwash is an oral care product used to clean tartar and plaque left in the mouth after brushing and flossing. Mouthwash also helps eliminate bad breath; It helps protect tooth enamel and prevent gingivitis. You should rinse your mouth using mouthwash at least once a day, preferably in the evening before going to bed. You should take approximately 10-15 ml of the mouthwash and gargle in your mouth for 30-60 seconds. You should not swallow the mouthwash and rinse your mouth with water after rinsing.

So how should mouthwash be chosen? There are some points you should pay attention to when choosing mouthwash. First of all, you should make your choice based on whether the mouthwash contains alcohol or not. Alcoholic mouthwashes can cause a burning sensation and dryness in the mouth. Additionally, alcoholic mouthwashes may not be suitable for pregnant women and children. In addition, you can choose whether the mouthwash is fluoridated or non-fluoridated. Fluoride mouthwashes can help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities, but excess fluoride intake can cause tooth stains. You should also make sure that you like the taste and smell of the mouthwash. This can help you maintain your mouthwash habit.

Oral Irrigator

Oral irrigator is an oral care product used to clean tartar and plaque left in the mouth after brushing and flossing. The mouth irrigator reaches the spaces between the teeth and under the gums with water pressure and removes bacteria and food residues from the relevant area. Oral irrigator can help prevent gum disease and periodontitis. You should clean your mouth at least once a day using an oral irrigator, preferably in the evening before going to bed. You should fill the mouth irrigator's reservoir with water and bring the tip of the oral irrigator closer to your teeth. You should press the button of the oral irrigator to spray the water and clean between your teeth. You may be advised to change the tip of the oral irrigator as it passes between each tooth.

There are some points you should pay attention to when choosing an oral irrigator. First of all, you should make sure that the water pressure of the oral irrigator is adjustable. This increases the effectiveness and comfort of the oral irrigator. It is also important that the oral irrigator has different heads. This allows the use of the oral irrigator according to the different needs of your teeth and gums. In addition, you can also choose whether the oral irrigator is wireless or wired.

To prevent the formation of tartar and plaque, it is necessary to use oral care products correctly. Fluoride toothpaste, soft-bristled toothbrush, dental floss, interdental brush, mouthwash and mouthwash are oral care products that help prevent the formation of tartar and plaque. You should use these products at least once a day, preferably in the evening before going to bed. When choosing these products, you should pay attention to their quality, content, size, shape, taste and smell. You can prevent the formation of tartar and plaque by visiting the dentist regularly with oral care products. To protect your oral and dental health, you can take a look at the Oral Care Products in the Evla selection.