Re: This Is The Way We Brush Our Teeth Mp3 Download
Beatrice Pfliger
So here is my dive into the question of when you should brush your teeth. This is admittedly a somewhat narrow question, but I do like to settle a family argument. If you want more on teeth, I also wrote about toddler teeth more generally back in 2020 and about fluoride toothpaste concerns just recently.
Toothbrushing serves to both remove food debris and to remove plaque. It is worth noting that toothbrushing specifically (as opposed to general mouth hygiene) is most useful in removing plaque. For removing food debris, flossing or rinsing or using a water flosser is possibly similarly helpful.
The background on toothbrushing is important, because we need to be clear on our goal of keeping the enamel healthy. If the goal was to arrive at work with a mouth full of minty freshness, then you definitely need to brush after breakfast. But again, that is not the goal. For that, get some Altoids.
In terms of our enamel goals, the obvious argument in favor of brushing after breakfast is removal of food debris. I often eat oatmeal or raisins, or both, for breakfast, and they do get stuck in your teeth. However: there is a countervailing issue, and that was presumably what motivated the Instagram dentist.
This recommendation is a bit complicated because it leaves you at risk of food debris in your teeth. If you do not brush after eating, there is still value in removing food debris. As noted above, though, flossing or water flossing or even just aggressive rinsing will do a lot of work on the food debris side.
I usually eat berries at breakfast, which are moderately acidic, along with granola that I assume has a fair bit of sugar in it. Therefore, as of this writing, I am going to change my behavior. I am going to start brushing my teeth when I first wake up and then use a water flosser (we have this one) after.
I am unsure of what to advise Jesse, a person with much better tooth quality who also eats a moderately acidic breakfast. So I will just leave it there. Jesse, if you are listening to this on the ParentData podcast, happy to discuss.
This Brush Up on Oral Health tip sheet is all about toothbrushing in a Head Start classroom. Head Start staff can help children brush and develop positive oral health habits that will last a lifetime. Scheduling time for children to brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste during the program day ensures that children brush at least once a day.
Daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste is very effective at preventing tooth decay. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and other professional associations recommend that children begin using fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth comes into the mouth. The amount of toothpaste to use is based on the child's age. For children younger than age 3, a grain of rice-sized amount is recommended. For children ages 3 to 6, a pea-sized amount is recommended.
A quick and structured approach to daily brushing in the classroom is to have children brush at the table as a group. The video, Steps for Toothbrushing at the Table: Growing Healthy Smiles in Early Care and Education Programs, and the Indian Health Service's Classroom Circle Brushing: Quick Reference Guide offer simple step-by-step approaches to brushing at the classroom table.
After brushing, toothbrushes should be rinsed with water to clean anything left on the bristles. Then, the toothbrushes should be stored in an upright position to air dry. Wet toothbrush bristles should not be covered because bacteria can grow on the bristles if they are kept in closed, dark spaces. If several toothbrushes are stored in the same holder, make sure there is enough space between toothbrushes so that they do not touch each other.
Toothbrushes should not be soaked in bleach water or other disinfecting solutions. Do not try to disinfect toothbrushes in dishwashers or microwaves, or by using ultraviolet devices, as doing so may damage the toothbrushes.
When you brush, you help take food and plaque off your teeth. Plaque is a sticky white film that forms on teeth. Plaque has bacteria in it. After you eat a meal or snack that has sugar, the bacteria in plaque make acids that attack tooth enamel. Enamel is the hard outer coating that covers your teeth.
Over time, the acid breaks down tooth enamel. That can lead to cavities. And plaque that stays on teeth hardens into tartar. When there's tartar on your teeth, it's harder to keep them clean. Tartar buildup on the gums also leads to inflammation that causes gum disease.
To protect your teeth, don't brush them right after having food or drinks that contain a lot of acids. Examples include soft drinks, such as soda and sports drinks, sour candies, citrus juices and citrus fruits. The acid in them can soften the enamel. Brushing too soon after you eat or drink something acidic can take the enamel off your teeth. Wait an hour to brush. During that time, your saliva washes away the acid and the enamel hardens again.
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The dentist and psychologist can explain this better, but I will try my best. To make sure so I remember how it first felt like recording a podcast with a freshly brushed mouth, I went ahead to brush my teeth before writing this post.This tip is important for two reasons: one medical and the other psychological.
A cleansed mouth gives you a sense of confidence when talking to people. This sense of confidence subconsciously creeps into how you record even when you are fully aware that you are the only one in the room. Even worse, when you are recording yourself speak, you are most likely going to imagine your listeners sitting close to you.
Especially relevant to this, is the fact that our confidence is aided by having a fresh breath. Our society and adverts made sure of that. With a brushed mouth, you articulate words better without the fear having the person cover their nose or squeeze their face. Many years of experience will have informed you that when you mouth smells when you talk, it shatters whatever level of respect people have for you. Subconsciously, this always finds its way into your podcast when you in front of the mic.
When I say first time, that implies
there will be a second, a fourth, a ninety-ninth.
From far away our teeth must look like Tic Tacs,
Chiclets, moons of a faraway planet. Nocturnal
animals can smell better at night because scent
lingers when the air is still, and so I smell the mint
of our mouths but also the spill of peppers
from the salsa dropped on your shirt. The greasy
sidewalks we walked an hour earlier. Hotel soap
freshly bubbled and wet in the dish. When I root through
the thicket or the brush pile, my fur turns electric striped
and tail-tumbled. I foam at the mouth. The mask
on my face means bandit. Turns out I love the dark.
My little paws want to grab everything and wash it.
In every kind of dream I am a black wolf
careening through a web. I am the spider
who eats the wolf and inhabits the wolf's body.
In another dream I marry the wolf and then
am very lonely. I seek my name and they name me
Lucky Dragon. I would love to tell you that all
of this has a certain ending but the most frightening
If possible, select an area your pet already finds to be comfortable. Place a mat, rug, or towel in this area and spray it with a species-specific pheromone spray such as: Adaptil for dogs or Feliway for cats.
Ask your pet to come to the special spot on the pheromone treated mat or towel. Reward with a treat. Be careful not to force your pet to stay on the mat with restraint. Instead, use high-value treats and gentle praise to encourage them to come and explore the pheromone treated mat. With time and consistency, your pet will learn that going to the mat is a precursor to positive things and they will voluntarily choose to sit there.
With that said, please know some pets will never be good candidates for home brushing sessions. For these pets, we have other options ranging from special matrix-designed abrasive treats to enzymatic chews to oral rinses. The rule of thumb has always been:
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As a parent, one of the key areas you play a role in for a young child is helping them develop their oral care, namely brushing and flossing their teeth. Helping teach them how to brush properly, starting by helping them at a young age and eventually progressing to where they can brush for themselves, is vital for setting them up for a lifetime of proactive oral care.
For starters, as one of the more common mistakes both children and adults alike make while brushing, we have ample evidence of the issues brushing too hard can cause in the mouth. This practice can damage both the teeth and the gums in several ways, including:
As soon as primary teeth start to erupt, which may be as early as 6 months of age, they are at risk of tooth decay. Therefore, the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry agree that brushing should begin as soon as the first tooth erupts.1, 2
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