Oral health care requires maintaining the bacterial balance inside it, which is a very important issue, but the vast majority of people do not follow it, according to a book by the dentist, Kami Hoss, in which he talked about a “disaster” that many people fall into.
The doctor points out in his newspaper-reviewed book “today” He pointed out that “our mouths are incredibly unhealthy at the moment (…) the majority of people suffer from oral diseases, and this means that what we are currently doing is useless.”
And the doctor explains that the usual method of brushing the teeth with a strong-acting toothpaste and antiseptic leads to a microbial imbalance in the mouth, killing all bacteria in the mouth, whether good or bad. He explains that oral bacteria are similar to gut bacteria, which exist in billions, and there are both harmful and beneficial ones
He points out that the majority of dentists are mostly trained to fill cavities or straighten teeth, rather than to prevent larger problems
He gave some tips:
- Not using oral care products that contain alcohol and other ingredients that can alter the oral microbiome, such as an antiseptic mouthwash that kills 99 percent of germs, thus getting rid of everything except the “tiny, hardy microbes that are ready to re-colonize the entire mouth unchecked after you get rid of them.” beneficial bacteria.”
- Start your morning oral care routine before breakfast, not after, because whenever you eat, your mouth becomes acidic and can damage your enamel if you brush your teeth right away. You should wait at least 30 to 60 minutes after meals and drinks before brushing.
- After waking up, use an alkaline mouthwash to restore the pH in the mouth, and reduce any plaque that has built up during the night.
- Floss. Regular floss is best, and the second option is floss with a handle, then electric dental floss
- Don’t neglect to brush your tongue with a tongue scraper or brush, “because these are logic a great source of bacteria that cause bad breath.”
- Clean with safe and effective toothpaste and a soft toothbrush.
- Repeat this routine before bed, but reverse the order, so that the last oral care product you use before bed is an alkaline mouthwash.
- Between morning and evening washes, use a xylitol spray or chew xylitol gum to balance the acidity of the mouth throughout the day.