The toothache will go away after bleeding.

When you have a toothache, do you try many methods to relieve the pain? In fact, generally speaking, toothache can be treated with some painkillers. But many friends don’t want to take medicine, so they find some unreliable methods to treat toothache. For example, bloodletting. Many people heard that toothache would be relieved by bleeding, so they actually made a cut on their gums. In fact, this method is unscientific.

Protecting your teeth starts with your daily life.

You should have a dental check-up before you get pregnant

When planning a pregnancy, women should take the initiative to undergo oral health examinations, promptly detect and treat oral problems, and avoid becoming pregnant with oral diseases. A 2007 study of 3,567 Turkish women and a 2007 study of 1,305 Brazilian women found that periodontal disease significantly increased the risk of premature birth and low birth weight. This may be because periodontal pathogens can enter the blood of pregnant women and cross the placental barrier, causing fetal infection. In addition, periodontal pathogens have the ability to evade cellular immune mechanisms, activating the immune response of pregnant mothers, leading to the production of proinflammatory cytokines and the release of endotoxins, which may lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes.

In addition, the nutrition of pregnant mothers is also important. Studies have shown that the health of teeth can be traced back to the fetal period. If the mother is malnourished during pregnancy (such as calcium deficiency), it will directly affect the dental health of the fetus.

The child's first permanent molar needs to be sealed with pits and fissures

After the baby's deciduous teeth erupt, parents should use gauze to wrap their hands or toothbrush covers to help their children clean their mouths. When children are about 2 and a half years old and their deciduous teeth have grown out, parents should begin to cultivate their children's awareness of brushing teeth and help them brush their teeth clean.

According to the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, brushing children's teeth with fluoride toothpaste is a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay. For children under 3 years old, use a rice-sized amount of toothpaste; for children aged 3-6, use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Children should have a dental check-up every three to six months.

When the child is 6 years old, parents can observe the last tooth in the child's dentition, that is, the tooth that erupts behind the second deciduous molar, which is the first permanent molar. The newly erupted permanent tooth is not very strong, the unworn occlusal surface is uneven, and the pits and fissures are deep, which makes it easy for food debris and plaque to accumulate. It is not easy to clean and is easily attacked by bacteria, causing caries. Doctors recommend applying a layer of resin material on the pits and fissures on the surface of the teeth to prevent caries-causing bacteria and acidic metabolites from eroding the teeth. Pit and fissure sealing is completed through several steps: cleaning teeth, etching, rinsing and drying, applying sealant and curing. When the material solidifies, it will adhere tightly to the groove wall, will not hinder children from eating, and can effectively protect children's dental health.

Adults should see a dentist at least once a year

Adults should brush their teeth for at least two minutes. It is recommended to use fluoride toothpaste and brush their teeth with horizontal vibrating brushing method. At the same time, dental floss should be used to remove plaque on the adjacent surfaces of teeth. Adults should see a dentist regularly every six months to a year to have oral examinations to prevent and treat tooth decay at an early stage. In addition, habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, and chewing betel nuts not only damage teeth, but also increase the risk of oral cancer and should be quit as soon as possible.

Timely restoration of missing teeth in the elderly

The elderly should get rid of the old idea that "it's old-fashioned" and enjoy the joy of chewing gum every day. Pay attention to your daily dietary nutrition and avoid chewing food that is too hard, too cold, or too hot. In addition to daily brushing in the morning and evening and rinsing your mouth after meals, use interdental brushes, dental floss and toothpicks to remove plaque and food debris remaining on the adjacent surfaces and root surfaces. Repair missing teeth in a timely manner to reduce the chewing burden of the remaining teeth and restore the basic functions of the oral cavity.