Shaking and brushing while brushing make sense

Vibration technique with shaking and subsequent brushing recommended

03/17/2014

Shaking and then stroking with gentle pressure from the gums to the teeth is completely sufficient when brushing your teeth, reports the initiative ProDente e.V. in its current press release. „By vigorous scrubbing and brushing up and down with too much pressure, the plaque is not effectively removed and the teeth lose substance in the long run”, so continue the initiative.

Who brushing teeth „Using the wrong technique or just scrubbing on it can cause permanent damage“, reports the joint initiative of the Federal Dental Association (BZÄK), the Free Association of German Dentists (FVDZ), the Association of German Dental Technicians Guilds (VDZI), the Association of the German Dental Industry (VDDI) and the Federal Association of Dental Trade (BVD). To get healthy teeth here's the so-called „vibration technology“ recommended in which the toothbrush is placed at a 45 degree angle to the gum line and gently shaken. „Next, gently brush the brush off towards the teeth“, reports ProDente. This applies, „To systematically proceed tooth by tooth: first the rows of teeth on the outside, then the rows of teeth inside and finally the chewing surfaces.“

Use toothpaste with enough fluoride
Significant importance in brushing teeth - in addition to the cleaning technique - the duration and regularity. According to ProDente, teeth should be brushed at least twice a day for three minutes. Although this does not last long, it is often not respected. An hourglass could help to observe the three minute rule. With many electric toothbrushes, an integrated timer facilitates compliance. For the toothpaste, it should contain enough fluoride (1,500 ppm). Because „regular brushing with fluoridated toothpaste makes enamel more resistant to acid attacks“ and „The fluoride compounds in toothpastes have a significant, detectable share of the decline in tooth decay over the past several decades“, so the message from ProDente. No other ingredient has a comparable effect.

Pay attention to cleaning the interdental spaces
For dental health, not only brushing is important, but also the interdental spaces should be thoroughly flossed once a day, the initiative reports. Here unwaxed floss has the best cleaning effect, but is sometimes a bit more difficult to handle than waxed floss. Special aids such as thick floss or interdental brushes are used, according to ProDente, for bridges or larger interdental spaces. „The regular use of dental floss, floss and Co. contributes significantly to the health of the teeth“, as it can prevent the development of tooth decay and periodontitis, so the announcement of the initiative. (Fp)