Toothbrush:

According to recent studies, brushing your teeth more frequently may help reduce the progression of degenerative diseases.

Scientists have discovered that the bacteria responsible for degenerative diseases and brain cell damage are the same type of bacteria found in our gums. Brushing more often may help slow the progression, though unfortunately, it cannot stop it entirely. As of now, there is no known cure for this type of disease.

In this article, you will find tips on how to improve your toothbrushing routine:

• Use an electric toothbrush for better brushing efficiency and quality.
• Use a cross flosser for interdental cleaning.
• Use interdental brushes.
• Use a tongue scraper for the tongue.
• Use a cross flosser or toothpick to clean your teeth after meals.

• Start by gently brushing the gums.
• Then, brush the tongue.
• Next, brush all sides of the teeth thoroughly.
• If possible, use the whitening mode or perform whitening brushing.

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Recommended Brushing Method with an Electric Toothbrush:

• First, brush the upper inner teeth for 30 seconds.
• Then, brush the upper outer teeth for 30 seconds.
• Next, brush the lower inner teeth for 30 seconds.
• Then, brush the lower outer teeth for 30 seconds.

Afterwards, repeat the following three steps:

• Once for Gum care.
• Once for Deep teeth cleaning.
• Once for Whitening or finishing polish.

Inter-dental Cross-flosser:

Using a Cross-flosser for inter dental cleaning helps to clean very well between the Teeth. It is also good to use a Cross-flosser because it helps avoid touching the Teeth with your fingers, which is better for hygiene.

It is also recommended to apply some toothpaste on the Cross-Flosser before using it.

Inter-dental Brush:

The inter-dental brush helps clean the areas closest to the teeth and gums, effectively reducing bacteria by brushing deeply between the teeth. It can be painful the first time you use it, which can be quite uncomfortable, but it usually gets better after brushing the gums normally three times. Interestingly, after a few days of using the inter-dental brush regularly, you will notice it is no longer painful.

I think using an inter-dental brush is a very good idea and greatly helps reduce bacteria in the mouth. It is also recommended to apply toothpaste on the inter-dental brush before using it.

One way to use an interdental brush is to apply toothpaste on it. You can then use it daily like a normal brush and replace it when you feel it’s necessary.

Brushing the Tongue:

Brushing the tongue helps greatly to reduce bacteria and bad breath. We might not realize it, but an electric toothbrush can also be used to brush the tongue. You just need to stop the brush or buy a specific toothbrush called a “Tongue scraper” or any non-electric toothbrush.

Using a different Toothpaste for each brushing:

Using multiple toothpastes can be a good way to improve cleaning while brushing. You can switch toothpastes each time you brush.

Each toothpaste contains different ingredients and properties that help with brushing—for example, some support gum repair. (Some people prefer to use organic toothpaste before going to sleep.)

You can also scan your toothpaste (as with any cosmetic product) using the Yuka app.

You can find toothpaste comparison tables on websites like www.which.co.uk or www.ethicalconsumer.org, where you can consider buying the top three toothpastes based on their ingredients.

(Be careful when choosing toothpaste and avoid whitening agents, as they are known to carry a potential carcinogenic risk.)