Dentist Denizhan Uzunpınar gave information about the subject. For dental erosion detected in a routine dentist examination, your physician can plan protective measures to prevent the continuation of erosion on the teeth and protect the teeth, restorative treatments in cases that are advanced enough to cause pain with poor aesthetics and sensitivity.
Tooth Brushing Methods: It is important to brush every tooth surface evenly in a circular motion.
Tooth Brushing Force: Teeth should not be brushed by applying excessive force, especially in order to avoid areas that cause sensitivity at the edge of the gum. Studies have shown that increased brushing power does not have a positive effect on cleaning teeth.
Time spent brushing teeth: During brushing, all teeth should be brushed equally. Characteristics, canine teeth in the corner of the dental arch are the longest brushed and therefore the most worn teeth.
Tooth Brushing Frequency: Studies have shown that the frequency of brushing and the contact time between tooth and brush affect the degree of wear. It is thought that brushing more than 2 times a day may be effective in erosion of the teeth. It can be said that the reason for the occurrence of deep abrasion lesions in elderly individuals with good oral hygiene is related to the frequency of brushing.
The area where tooth brushing is initiated and the positions of the teeth: The reason why the lesions tend to be seen mostly on the left side of the mouth is that right-handed people are dominant in the society. Right-handed people naturally start the brushing process from the left side of the mouth. Studies have shown that the positions of the teeth in the dental arch are associated with abrasion, if the teeth are positioned in front of the arch, they are more exposed to trauma and wear.
Shape of Toothbrush and Bristle Hardness: Toothbrushes can vary in countless variations depending on the type, hardness, size and placement of the bristles on the brush head. The bristles of toothbrushes are classified as soft, medium hard and hard. In the newly developed toothbrushes, the bristles are combined in different ways in terms of size and placement. The interaction between bristles and toothpaste is also very important. A hard brush is more abrasive when used with a standard paste than a soft one. Using toothbrushes recommended by your dentist according to your oral condition is important in preventing tooth erosion in the long term.
Abrasive property of toothpastes: The abrasives in toothpastes are important in removing the bacterial plaque from the teeth quickly and effectively, as well as removing the discoloration that occurs on the teeth. In addition, the use of toothpaste significantly reduces the brushing time due to its cleaning effect. However, it should not be forgotten that the use of excessive amounts of paste can cause tooth loss due to these abrasives. However, toothpaste can cause more abrasion before it is softened with water or oral fluids.
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