You may have heard that a smile is the most beautiful thing we can wear. But a beautiful and healthy smile shouldn't be taken for granted, as we can only keep it if we practice a good oral hygiene every day. It is wrong to assume that a good dental care only includes a toothbrush and a toothpaste. The proper care of teeth, gums and tongue is much more complex. That is why we bring you instructions for a perfect smile with Oral-B toothbrushes and dental hygiene.
Although you may not realize it, a toothbrush is your important, everyday companion. From an early age, we hear from our parents and dentists that we should brush our teeth twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, for at least two minutes. However, the brushing technique that we once learned is often the barrier to proper teeth cleaning and the cause of many diseases. Plaque, which cannot be removed by incorrect use of a classic toothbrush, remains on the teeth and causes for example a tooth decay or tartar. If you put too much pressure on the toothbrush, you can injure your gums and expose your tooth necks.
These and other problems can be prevented by using an electric toothbrush, which can make more effective movements per minute and guide you to brush your teeth in the best possible way. When choosing an electric toothbrush, you should focus on several factors to choose the model that works best for you.
The best known technologies include sonic (vibrational), oscillating-rotating and oscillating-rotating-pulsating.
One of the most important features of the newest electric toothbrushes is a pressure sensor that alerts you when you push too hard on the toothbrush. For example, the Oral-B Pro 2 , Smart and Genius models even have a triple pressure sensor for complete protection of your gums - the indicator light turns red, brush movements slow down and pulsations are temporarily deactivated.
You may be wondering why you should connect a toothbrush to your phone when generations before managed it without this feature. Having an application in your smartphone is a good help, allowing you to achieve even cleaner teeth. How? The toothbrush will connect to your device via Bluetooth and will guide you during cleaning so that you don't miss any part of your mouth.
The application can also collect data about your teeth brushing and give you feedback, for example, which spots you neglect, how long you spend daily brushing your teeth or whether you use the right pressure. The king of smart toothbrushes is undoubtedly the Oral-B Genius X , the first electric toothbrush on the market with AI technology. Artificial intelligence recognizes your cleaning style and leads you to the best results every day.
As with choosing a toothbrush, you shouldn't compromise on your toothpaste and always choose the best for your teeth and gums. The most frequently discussed active ingredient in the paste is certainly fluoride , which should definitely not be missing in the toothpaste, because it helps prevent tooth decay, maintains healthy gums and protects sensitive teeth. However, what you definitely won't find in Oral-B toothpastes are microgranules, triclosan, silicones, ethanol and formaldehyde - substances that unfortunately still appear in some toothpastes of other brands.
It is no surprise that whitening toothpastes are one of the most popular types of toothpastes, often promising a bright white smile, but the result often doesn't meet the expectations. Many Oral-B products contain dual silicon system, which is a combination of silicon with cleaning effects and a special whitening silicon, so it gently cleans and polishes teeth and thus ensures the best whitening effects. However, it is also important to prevent new tooth stains, which is taken care of by the phosphate technology, which is part of Oral-B Pro-Expert toothpastes.
Many people finish their oral hygiene rinsing their toothbrush and returning it to it's original place. However, in order to achieve really deep cleansing and optimal gum health, we shouldn't forget to clean the interdental spaces.
A very easy and effective solution is to use an oral shower, which is now available also in travel form, so you can take it with you on a holiday or business trip. This is the new Aquacare with Oxyjet technology, which mixes air and water to create microbubbles that provide more efficient cleaning. It is also suitable for people with braces or implants, where food can easily get stuck. The Aquacare oral shower carefully cleans these problem areas.
An alternative way is to use e.g. dental floss, which also effectively removes the dental plaque and promotes overall gum health . When choosing the dental floss, look for the best one, and definitely choose one with American Dental Association's seal.
The use of mouthwash as part of oral hygiene is extremely important. Its regular use allows you to refresh your breath and improve the overall condition of the oral cavity. . When choosing a suitable mouthwash, it is good to know what options are available in the market. Oral-B offers a wide range of products of this type. Here are some factors to consider:
Oral hygiene is a very important part of your child's health and you can start taking care of your children's healthy teeth from their very first teeth. It all starts with the parents. It is the parents who are responsible for teaching their kids the principles of proper dental care.
Focus on regular teeth brushing, which helps to create the right habits. The child should brush its teeth twice a day for at least two minutes and remember to clean the back of his teeth carefully. It is worth paying attention to the amount of toothpaste you apply to the toothbrush - it should be about the size of a pea. After brushing its teeth, the child should spit out the remaining toothpaste in the sink. Also, don't forget to visit your dentist regularly at least once every six months!
Getting children to brush their teeth regularly is not an easy task. However, you can try to turn the obligation to take care of the oral cavity into fun - choosing a suitable electric toothbrush will definitely help you. Its use should be simple and attractive for children at the same time.
We recommend trying the Oral-B Vitality children's toothbrush. It is an ideal oral hygiene product for children, which makes the necessary activity more fun for the child. Animated characters from Disney fairy tales will certainly help - the Vitality products can be decorated by your children in their own way thanks to unique stickers. Oral-B Vitality brushes are, of course, adapted to the fine teeth and gums of your children. The small end of the brush is equipped with extremely soft bristles that are suitable for their mouths.
You can also support the development of good habits in children with appropriate applications. Disney MagicTimer is a great way to extend the brushing time. Thanks to that, the child can observe the heroes of Disney fairy tales in action, monitor their progress and take care of their teeth at the same time.
Don't forget to choose the right toothpaste. It is important that it has a delicate taste and contains fluorine. Oral-B toothpaste for children is the right choice - it was developed together with dentists specially for our little ones.
With Oral-B dental helpers, brushing your teeth will be fun for the whole family. And as a reward, you will get healthy gums and a bright smile that everyone will envy.