1. Brushing too hard

In the pursuit of oral health, many people may inadvertently fall into some misunderstandings about teeth cleaning. Many people mistakenly believe that brushing hard can clean the dirt and plaque on the teeth more thoroughly, but in fact, this practice is wrong. Brushing too hard can cause serious damage to the teeth and gums.

Although the enamel of the teeth is hard, it will gradually wear out due to excessive friction and pressure for a long time, making the teeth sensitive and even defective. At the same time, the gums will also retreat due to excessive squeezing, causing the roots to be exposed, increasing the risk of tooth infection and loosening.

In addition, brushing too hard may also cause bleeding gums, which is not because the teeth are dirty, but because the gums have been damaged. Therefore, when brushing your teeth, you should maintain a moderate force and clean in a gentle way.

2. Pay attention only to the surface cleaning of t

Many people only pay attention to the surface of the teeth when brushing their teeth, thinking that as long as they brush the visible parts of the teeth, they will be fine. However, this practice ignores some important parts of the teeth, such as the gaps between teeth and the edge of the gums.

The gaps between teeth are places where food residues and bacteria can easily hide. If they are not cleaned, plaque and tartar will form over time, causing caries and periodontal disease. The edge of the gums is also an area that is easily neglected, and cleaning here is also crucial.

We should develop the habit of comprehensive cleaning of teeth. Not only should we brush the surface of the teeth, but we should also use dental floss, interdental brushes and other tools to clean the gaps between teeth to ensure that every corner of the mouth is properly cleaned.

3. Ignoring the use of dental floss

Dental floss is an indispensable tool for dental cleaning, but many people do not realize its importance. Dental floss can penetrate deep into the gaps between teeth and effectively remove food residues and plaque in the gaps between teeth, which cannot be completely replaced by brushing.

If dental floss is not used for a long time, the dirt in the gaps between teeth will continue to accumulate, providing a breeding ground for bacteria, increasing the incidence of caries and periodontal disease. Moreover, the bacteria in the gaps between teeth may also enter other parts of the body through blood circulation, posing a potential threat to health.

Therefore, we should develop the habit of using dental floss at least once a day to keep the gaps between teeth clean and healthy.

4. Think that mouthwash can replace brushing

Mouthwash has a certain cleaning and sterilizing effect, so some people think that as long as they use mouthwash frequently, they don't need to brush their teeth. But this idea is wrong.

Although mouthwash can clean the mouth to a certain extent, it cannot remove stubborn stains such as dental plaque and food residues. Brushing teeth is the main way to remove these stains, and mouthwash can only be used as an auxiliary means.

In addition, long-term excessive use of mouthwash may also have adverse effects on oral health, such as destroying the balance of oral flora. Therefore, we cannot rely too much on mouthwash, but should combine it with brushing to jointly maintain oral health.