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Almost everyone knows from childhood that it is necessary to brush teeth every day. However, at the dentist's appointment, they often learn about the presence of tartar, which can appear if you brush your teeth incorrectly. Doctors told about how often and at what time of day it should be done.
Bacteria that accumulate in the mouth at night are not dangerous. At least, they do not play an important role in the development of diseases, say scientists. It is advisable to brush your teeth before eating, but if you do it after breakfast, nothing terrible will happen.
However, doctors warned that you should not take out the paste and brush immediately after drinking acidic juice - orange or tropical. It is better to wait half an hour: the acid from the products reacts with the enamel, therefore, if you clean immediately, you can provoke the smallest damage to the teeth.
Doctors recommend using dental floss. According to them, it does not matter when it is better for her to clean the spaces between her teeth - before brushing or after.
The main thing is to do it every day. But mouthwash is not necessary, it only ensures a pleasant smell from the mouth.
It can be used after brushing your teeth to keep your breath fresher for longer. Dentists sometimes prescribe fluoride rinses to strengthen teeth, but this only applies to patients with enamel problems.
Regular brushing of the teeth, use of mouthwashes, visits to the dentist once every six months are important procedures that are often reminded by doctors. However, it turned out that one of these rules can be broken without risking health. At the international level, there are long-standing discussions about the optimal frequency of dental examinations.
