Oral Health 2021

With reference from (Dentist in Eagen, Denmarkdental.com) 

Public information: Teeth-plural vs Tooth-single. 

Child-thumb sucking cause gap between teeth. First dental visit-first tooth appear in mouth/6 months old (check tooth, face and mouth for abnormalities), full set around 3 y/o. 

Dental appointment-twice a year (check teeth hygiene, cavities, & gum disease) 

The decay missing filled in teeth index (DMFT) used to measure dental conditions. Countries Denmark -Germany-Finland-Sweden are white & clean teeth in the world. Secret? Country provides free dental care under 18 & oral care education. 

Plaques/tartar-Bacteria form &  cause cavities (decay teeth into tiny hole), gingivitis (inflammation gum), loss teeth, bleeding gum (show gum tissue not healthy). 

The whitening (form of carbamide/hydrogen peroxide) need dentist care. Excessively can breakdown tooth enamel & sensitivity 

Bruxism-grind/clenching of teeth can damage the teeth, show deficiency in magnesium and calcium (can go away by itself or prevent by dental nightguard). 

Toothbrush & Techniques:

Bristle toothbrush invented in America 1887.

Toothbrush-Choose soft bristle to prevent harm to gums & keep enamel layer. Keep in cabinet / close container & not open in bathroom (dirty particle in air). Should also replace every 3 months/200 uses. 

Right techniques-Small circles & little pressure, vertically behind front & bottom teeth. 45 degree angle & 2 minutes (flouride to work). Don't rinse with water? (not alter effectiveness toothpaste). Clean tongue (prevent bad breath & remove bacteria). Flossing (80% effective because avoid plaque build up) every after meal / after brush teeth. 

Foods & Teeth:

Avoid hard candy/ice-Cause the chirping/crack tooth. 

Acidic foods-took moderate only, cause break down enamel & decay tooth 

High sugar foods-BBQ sauce, yogurt, ketchup, granola bars, sports drink (avoid). 

Food stain on teeth-Chemical called chromogenes/colourless but the mix reaction cause to be coloured, strong colour. Foods/drink that contain tannin (yellowish/brownish-secondary antioxidants, liver necrosis, down blood pressure, high blood clot). Acidic citrus foods. ‘Foods stain on clothing’. 

Examples foods/drink stain on teeth-Tea / coffee (diluted with milk to reduce tannin/drink herbal tea), chocolate, sweets, red/ white wine, cola. (So diluted with milk to reduce stain, drink herbal tea (or use straw). Balsamic vinegar on salad, soy & tomato sauce, curry. Berries, beetroot. 

Cleansing tips to avoid staining - Drink lots of water, chewing gum, crunchy foods (raw pineapple (bromaline), apples, carrot, celery  to promote saliva). Cheese, nuts (exfoliate), broccoli (iron coated enamel) , strawberry (malic acid). 

Miswak@siwak/kayu sugi (7000 years ago) 

 1-1.5m is teeth cleaning twig made from Salvadora persica tree. It’s antibacterial, antifungal, anti cariogenic, antiplaque. 

Techniques-three fingers (pen like) or hand grip. 

Careful for gum abrasion & flossing to clean in between it.