Solutions to common problems encountered during toothbrushing

Areas that are hard to reach by a toothbrush are difficult to be cleaned by tooth brushing. For example, the inner surfaces of lower teeth or crooked teeth:
The solution is to clean with a small head toothbrush or a single-tuft toothbrush.

Gagging when brushing:
Some people may gag when they brush their teeth. To improve this situation, you can choose to use a toothbrush with a small head.

Gingivae bleeds and hurts when brushing:
The accumulation of dental plaque causes gingival inflammation. In that case, the gingivae (gum) will bleed when brushing. You can choose to use a soft toothbrush to clean away the plaque in such areas. Gingival inflammation will slowly subside and the gingivae will become healthy when the oral hygiene has improved.

Points to note

• Even if you have grasped the toothbrushing technique, it is important to use appropriate toothbrush and toothpaste.
• Toothbrushing cannot remove plaque from the adjacent tooth surfaces. They have to be cleaned by dental floss or floss holder.
• The order of brushing and flossing does not affect the effectiveness of tooth cleaning. As long as we use the correct technique, we can achieve satisfactory results.

Reference information: www.bjdental.com

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.