The first recommendation of the specialists, questioned by the New York Times, is precisely not to postpone your appointment with a dental professional. Indeed, you should never wait until you have pain to consult: “It’s a common mistake. Many people consider the absence of pain an indicator of good health, whereas periodontal disease is usually not painful at first. “Explains Tricia Quartey-Sagaille, spokesperson for the American Dental Association, to our colleagues.
The frequency of appointments varies from patient to patient. Some people have to consult twice a year, others go there more regularly. Experts advise, however, to carry out at least one check-up per year: “ The health of your mouth and that of your body are intimately linked. There is evidence showing that periodontal disease is a contributing factor to diabetes and cardiovascular disease says Nezar Al-Hebshi, co-director of the research lab at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry.
Misleading advertisements
Professionals all warn once morest false advertisements, such as activated charcoal toothpastes. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, these toothpastes actually have no whitening effect. In addition, their abrasiveness can be responsible for dental hypersensitivity and cause discoloration of the teeth, that is to say… the opposite of the desired effect.
The electric toothbrush would also be a marketing product: “A manual toothbrush is just as effective and much less expensivesays Tien Jiang, a professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Provided, however, that the manual brushing is well done.
Finally, to maintain good dental health and avoid having to go too regularly to the dentist, the specialists, questioned by the New York Times, recommend daily and thorough brushing. For this, it is necessary to brush your teeth for two minutes with a toothbrush placed at a 45 degree angle to your gums.
