A Beautiful and Healthy Smile? Complete Oral Hygiene Instructions from Oral-B
You may have heard that a smile is the most beautiful thing we can wear. But a beautiful and healthy smile shouldn't be taken for granted, as we can only keep it if we practice a good oral hygiene every day. It is wrong to assume that a good dental care only includes a toothbrush and a toothpaste. The proper care of teeth, gums and tongue is much more complex. That is why we bring you instructions for a perfect smile with Oral-B toothbrushes and dental hygiene.
A beautiful and healthy smile? Instructions for complete oral care from Oral-B - CONTENTS
- How to choose a toothbrush?
- Which toothpaste to choose?
- How to use dental floss and oral shower and why?
- What to look for when choosing a mouthwash?
- And how to take care of children's teeth?
How to Choose a Toothbrush?
Although you may not realize it, a toothbrush is your important, everyday companion. From an early age, we hear from our parents and dentists that we should brush our teeth twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, for at least two minutes. However, the brushing technique that we once learned is often the barrier to proper teeth cleaning and the cause of many diseases. Plaque, which cannot be removed by incorrect use of a classic toothbrush, remains on the teeth and causes for example a tooth decay or tartar. If you put too much pressure on the toothbrush, you can injure your gums and expose your tooth necks.
These and other problems can be prevented by using an electric toothbrush, which can make more effective movements per minute and guide you to brush your teeth in the best possible way. When choosing an electric toothbrush, you should focus on several factors to choose the model that works best for you.
Technology
The best known technologies include sonic (vibrational), oscillating-rotating and oscillating-rotating-pulsating.
- Sonic technology - it is the oldest one, but still very popular. The very first brush based on this vibrating technology was developed by Oral-B and appeared on the market as early as 1963.
- Oscillating-rotating technology - appeared on the market in 1991. It combines the oscillating movements of the iconic round head with the rotating movement. You may have read that the brush head rotates around, which is not true, because the head only rotates 120 degrees to perfectly remove the plaque from every single tooth.
- Oscillating-rotating-pulsation technology - adds pulsation to previous movements, which perfectly removes plaque and brushes teeth even more effectively.
- Magnetic iO ™ technology - the latest technology in the revolutionary Oral-B iO ™ brush. The sale of this model on Alza will start soon. You can read more about this technology in the article Oral-B iO - a revolutionary electric toothbrush, which you will be able to try soon.
Pressure sensor
One of the most important features of the newest electric toothbrushes is a pressure sensor that alerts you when you push too hard on the toothbrush. For example, the Oral-B Pro 2 , Smart and Genius models even have a triple pressure sensor for complete protection of your gums - the indicator light turns red, brush movements slow down and pulsations are temporarily deactivated.
Connection to a mobile phone
You may be wondering why you should connect a toothbrush to your phone when generations before managed it without this feature. Having an application in your smartphone is a good help, allowing you to achieve even cleaner teeth. How? The toothbrush will connect to your device via Bluetooth and will guide you during cleaning so that you don't miss any part of your mouth.
The application can also collect data about your teeth brushing and give you feedback, for example, which spots you neglect, how long you spend daily brushing your teeth or whether you use the right pressure. The king of smart toothbrushes is undoubtedly the Oral-B Genius X , the first electric toothbrush on the market with AI technology. Artificial intelligence recognizes your cleaning style and leads you to the best results every day.
Which toothpaste to choose?
As with choosing a toothbrush, you shouldn't compromise on your toothpaste and always choose the best for your teeth and gums. The most frequently discussed active ingredient in the paste is certainly fluoride , which should definitely not be missing in the toothpaste, because it helps prevent tooth decay, maintains healthy gums and protects sensitive teeth. However, what you definitely won't find in Oral-B toothpastes are microgranules, triclosan, silicones, ethanol and formaldehyde - substances that unfortunately still appear in some toothpastes of other brands.
Whitening toothpaste
It is no surprise that whitening toothpastes are one of the most popular types of toothpastes, often promising a bright white smile, but the result often doesn't meet the expectations. Many Oral-B products contain dual silicon system, which is a combination of silicon with cleaning effects and a special whitening silicon, so it gently cleans and polishes teeth and thus ensures the best whitening effects. However, it is also important to prevent new tooth stains, which is taken care of by the phosphate technology, which is part of Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpastes.
How to Use an Oral Shower and Dental Floss and Why?
Many people finish their oral hygiene rinsing their toothbrush and returning it to it's original place. However, in order to achieve really deep cleansing and optimal gum health, we shouldn't forget to clean the interdental spaces.
Oral shower
A very easy and effective solution is to use an oral shower, which is now available also in travel form, so you can take it with you on a holiday or business trip. This is the new Aquacare with Oxyjet technology, which mixes air and water to create microbubbles that provide more efficient cleaning. It is also suitable for people with braces or implants, where food can easily get stuck. The Aquacare oral shower carefully cleans these problem areas.
Dental floss
An alternative way is to use e.g. dental floss, which also effectively removes the dental plaque and promotes overall gum health . When choosing the dental floss, look for the best one, and definitely choose one with American Dental Association's seal.
What to look for when choosing a mouthwash?
The use of mouthwash as part of oral hygiene is extremely important. Its regular use allows you to refresh your breath and improve the overall condition of the oral cavity. . When choosing a suitable mouthwash, it is good to know what options are available in the market. Oral-B offers a wide range of products of this type. Here are some factors to consider:
- Sensitive teeth - if your teeth are sensitive or if you have recently had an oral surgery, you should look for an alcohol-free mouthwash. Then you can be sure that it contains ingredients that are more gentle to your teeth and gums.
- Alcohol - Speaking of alcohol, there are many products on the market for rinsing your mouth. We recommend focusing on those that don't contain alcohol - they are available in the Oral-B offer .
- Dental Plaque - It's also a good idea to find out if the mouthwash you want to buy contains ingredients that help fight plaque. Oral-B recommends using this type of product as it not only helps to get rid of bad breath, but it is also able to prevent plaque build up on your teeth.
And how to take care of children's teeth?
Oral hygiene is a very important part of your child's health and you can start taking care of your children's healthy teeth from their very first teeth. It all starts with the parents. It is the parents who are responsible for teaching their kids the principles of proper dental care.
What to look for when caring for children's teeth
Focus on regular teeth brushing, which helps to create the right habits. The child should brush its teeth twice a day for at least two minutes and remember to clean the back of his teeth carefully. It is worth paying attention to the amount of toothpaste you apply to the toothbrush - it should be about the size of a pea. After brushing its teeth, the child should spit out the remaining toothpaste in the sink. Also, don't forget to visit your dentist regularly at least once every six months!
How to choose a suitable baby brush
Getting children to brush their teeth regularly is not an easy task. However, you can try to turn the obligation to take care of the oral cavity into fun - choosing a suitable electric toothbrush will definitely help you. Its use should be simple and attractive for children at the same time.
We recommend trying the Oral-B Vitality children's toothbrush. It is an ideal oral hygiene product for children, which makes the necessary activity more fun for the child. Animated characters from Disney fairy tales will certainly help - the Vitality products can be decorated by your children in their own way thanks to unique stickers. Oral-B Vitality brushes are, of course, adapted to the fine teeth and gums of your children. The small end of the brush is equipped with extremely soft bristles that are suitable for their mouths.
How to help children to develop the right habits
You can also support the development of good habits in children with appropriate applications. Disney MagicTimer is a great way to extend the brushing time. Thanks to that, the child can observe the heroes of Disney fairy tales in action, monitor their progress and take care of their teeth at the same time.
How to choose a suitable kids toothpaste
Don't forget to choose the right toothpaste. It is important that it has a delicate taste and contains fluorine. Oral-B toothpaste for children is the right choice - it was developed together with dentists specially for our little ones.
With Oral-B dental helpers, brushing your teeth will be fun for the whole family. And as a reward, you will get healthy gums and a bright smile that everyone will envy.
