Oral health is a critical part of one's overall health. How well you keep your teeth clean has a significant impact on the quality of your life. That is why it is essential to clean your teeth every day. However, if you have sensitive teeth, then brushing and flossing can be irritating and painful activities. Most people with sensitive teeth tend to skimp on regular teeth cleaning primarily because they cannot stand the pain. This should not happen at all; therefore, this article highlights tips on how people with sensitive teeth can maintain a comfortable teeth cleaning routine.
Switch Toothpaste
There is nothing wrong with having a favourite brand of toothpaste—most people do. Whether it is the taste of the toothpaste or a television commercial that won you over, the bottom line is that your toothpaste of choice must fulfil its function. However, if you have sensitive teeth, you should switch to a brand that contains desensitising ingredients. One such desensitising ingredient is potassium nitrate. As it penetrates the tooth's enamel, the potassium nitrate blocks nerve signals from pain. Therefore, if you are still using your favourite toothpaste, then it might be time to switch to a brand that contains desensitising ingredients.
Use Lukewarm Water
If you have sensitive teeth, then brushing with cold or hot water is likely very painful, let alone drinking it. Why should you suffer when you can comfortably use lukewarm water? This might seem simple. Mmost people don't believe that managing sensitive teeth when brushing can be as simple as mixing hot and cold water. However, that is precisely how straightforward it is, and you will be surprised by how comfortable lukewarm water feels on your teeth as you brush them.
Use a Soft Toothbrush
There are two common misconceptions with toothbrushes. The first one is that soft toothbrushes are designed for kids and the elderly. The other one is that tough bristles are better at dislodging food remains between teeth than soft bristles. If you believe these two misconceptions, then the chances are that you will continue suffering whenever brushing your sensitive teeth. Although brushing your teeth lightly with tough bristles will reduce the pain, it is better to change to a toothbrush with soft bristles. This way, you don't have to worry about using less pressure on your sensitive teeth. However, even with soft bristles, you have to ensure that you apply just enough pressure to dislodge all of the food debris stuck in your teeth.
Contact a dentist to learn more about teeth cleaning.
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