How to properly brush your teeth?

1. When should you brush your teeth and for how long?

2. What are the right actions to adopt for good oral hygiene?

3. Brush your teeth with a manual or electric brush?

4. What are the risks of poor oral hygiene?

5. Accessories to use in addition to a toothbrush?

6. Why choose the MyVariations sonic electric toothbrush?

Brushing your teeth is an essential routine. But it's not enough to brush your teeth, you must first know how to do it well.

To succeed in your brushing sessions and have good oral hygiene , the duration, the method, the type of toothbrush used are factors that matter enormously. ☝️

We explain how to properly brush your teeth.

Dental brushing should be done at least twice a day , in the morning and in the evening. Ideally, three times a day, namely morning, noon and evening, is the recommended frequency. 🕰

Brushing at lunchtime is not obligatory because dental plaque, which is responsible for the cavities to be avoided , is generally formed in 8 to 12 hours. Brushing in the evening will therefore eliminate what has formed during the day. It is therefore particularly important to brush your teeth properly before bed.
If this is not done, however, this plaque will turn into tartar, which can only be removed with scaling at the dentist. This is why it is absolutely necessary to eliminate dental plaque to reduce tartar .

For this reason, dentists stipulate that it is possible to do without brushing your teeth in the middle of the day without any risk. As for brushing time, it is 2 to 3 minutes. Some dentists recommend reducing this brushing time to just two minutes when using an electric toothbrush, like the MyVariations brand toothbrushes. 🪥

Good maintenance of the oral cavity does not only depend on the cleanliness of the teeth. Many other behaviors or reflexes complement the actions of dental brushing.

Visiting your dentist regularly is one of the behaviors that will allow you to maintain good maintenance of your oral cavity (every 6 months minimum). You should also try to avoid irritating foods as much as possible, such as dried fruits, chocolate, cheese, etc. 🧀

The manual toothbrush is increasingly giving way to the electric brush. However, a large number of French people are still hesitant to adopt this high-tech tool for brushing their teeth.

They even feel that they don't know what else the electric toothbrush offers them. However, there are several points which justify the use of an electric toothbrush rather than a manual brush . 🤚

The amount of time the toothbrush stays in your mouth has a huge impact on whether your teeth are healthy or not. Indeed, for the same duration of tooth brushing, a study concludes that the electric toothbrush would remove significantly more dental plaque than a manual brush. 😉

However, you should keep in mind that brushing your teeth effectively with a manual brush for an optimal duration and the right technique allows you to have the same results. Where the distinction lies is the user's ability to respect the recommended duration and apply the correct method with a manual brush.

In fact, with an electric brush, the integrated timer functionality allows you to brush your teeth for 2 minutes rigorously . An advantage that you don't have with a manual toothbrush. ⏱

As indicated previously, the automatic toothbrush makes it possible to more effectively remove dental plaque from the teeth. As for the manual one, it will only be quite useful if the user really knows how to use it.

Knowing how to maintain your oral health using a toothbrush requires knowledge and skill. This ranges from brushing technique to the precautions to take to keep said brush healthy. 🦠

The process being delicate and precise, it is important to respect it to the letter. It is recommended for people who have not mastered it to learn about the subject or to opt for the electric brush. But rather than learning or taking the risk of doing something wrong, it would be better to use the latter who never fails to carry out their work to perfection. 👌

Poor maintenance of the oral cavity is a source of various health problems. Worse, when these are not quickly determined or taken care of, they can irreversibly deteriorate the teeth and even affect health in general . The impacts can thus be social , physical and psychological . 🤕

Tooth decay is a deterioration of teeth and bones caused by molecular alteration . It is due to poor maintenance of the mouth resulting from not brushing regularly, eating food late at night leaving debris between the teeth and many other factors. 🦷

It can be seen as a relatively harmless illness, but can have serious consequences. The bacteria it lets into the blood system and the body can cause other infections that can put patients' lives at risk. The chances of death increasing if the pathology affects a vital organ. 🫀

Dental loosening which causes tooth loss is the result of a so-called periodontal disease. At a high level, the latter causes the breakdown of the tissues and bone supporting the teeth . Being significant, this evil makes them fragile. They thus become unstable and mobile. In most cases, teeth begin to fall out one after the other. 😱

Losing teeth prevents patients from communicating, chewing food, and using their mouths as they wish. The beauty of the smile disappears as the disease gains ground. It should also be noted that the teeth move around in the mouth in order to fill the spaces left by those that are no longer present.

Needless to say, the consequences of tooth loss directly affect patients. The latter see their self-confidence lowered. Their social relationships in turn gradually deteriorate. 😞

Scientifically proven, poor oral health maintenance could cause diabetes. Indeed, bacteria present in the mouth and on the surface of the teeth feed on sugar in order to reproduce . People suffering from this disease are those most at risk of having periodontitis or gingivitis . 👄

However, it is possible to reduce the risks of this disease by knowing the foods to avoid to prevent periodontitis.

Pathologies can become serious if blood sugar levels are not measured correctly. Conversely, the balance of the latter can be disturbed if these ailments raise the sugar level in the patients' blood.

The impacts linked to poor oral care also affect pregnant women. During pregnancy, female hormones change. Symptoms commonly noted are nausea and vomiting. This same change can be a source of gum disease. 🤰

When the bacteria that cause these conditions enter the bloodstream and touch the pancreas, they stimulate and release the hormone that initiates the birth process. To avoid giving birth earlier than expected, pregnant women must take care of themselves and their oral health.

Periodontal and gum disease are known to cause chronic inflammatory reactions. Combined with a poorly maintained oral cavity, they can cause cardiovascular problems and strokes. The reactions in question would have significant impacts such as atherosclerosis or blood clotting. 🩸

By entering the bloodstream, bacteria are able to cause a blood clot to form . This is what would cause health problems such as a heart attack, stroke, breathing difficulties, etc.

To better maintain your oral cavity, it is important to have other tools available in addition to the toothbrush which, unfortunately, cannot do everything. It starts with the use of dental floss which complements the brush. It is used to remove plaque agglomerated in the gaps between the teeth and to prevent gingival inflammation to keep gums healthy .

The plaque developer helps identify plaque, which helps define areas where cleaning should be intensified. Next comes the toothpick . Ideally made of wood, it allows you to remove large food debris located between the teeth that the brush does not generally reach. In addition, for your brushing sessions, you can use the dental floss . Its role is to remove plaques, debris and massage the gums. 🚿

It is useful to wearers of orthodontic appliances and prostheses, but does not replace the toothbrush and does not remove the bacteria present on said plaque. Furthermore, interdental brushes cannot be left behind. Practical for denture wearers or people with loose teeth, they stimulate the gums and clean areas inaccessible to the brush. They can be used on the task several times. 🧹

Learn about the correct way to use interdental brushes beforehand.

It is also important to inform yourself in order to make the right choice between dental floss and interdental brushes according to your needs.

The type of toothpaste to use when brushing is decisive. This can vary from one person to another depending on needs, convenience and oral problems if they are present. When the person wanting to use toothpaste has optimal oral health , they can use almost any type of toothpaste.

However, it is recommended to use one that contains fluoride , which is good for our teeth . 🧪 Indeed, the latter strengthens the enamel and actively fights against cavities. It would be better if the toothpaste was organic. It is important to note that fluoride intake should be age-appropriate when used by children. The quantity must also be reduced and they must monitor them during their brushing sessions.

People with sensitive teeth will opt for a toothpaste with desensitizing properties. To see its effectiveness, you can use it about 2 times a day and rinse with little water. Another option is to spread it lightly after brushing on the teeth and let it do its job. 🩹

If your gums are sensitive , there are suitable toothpastes that can be used without risk. However, for deeper problems, it is best to seek advice from a dentist to keep your normal gums healthy. . 🩺

The MyVariations sonic electric toothbrush is a little gem that appeals to its users for several reasons. The first being its aesthetics , it stands out from its competitors thanks to the originality and elegance of its design. This electric brush is simple, pretty and easy to handle. 🙌

In addition to its aesthetics, the MyVariations electric toothbrush has a 2-minute timer and a high-performance battery. The first to manage brushing time and the second for long-term use. Its autonomy lasts for an entire month with two two-minute brushings per day. 🥳

As recommended by dentists, it has soft nylon bristles , it does not cause bleeding gums . On the contrary, it is gentle and effectively cleans teeth. Thanks to its 31,000 to 40,000 vertical micro-movements per minute and its 5 brushing modes , this tool considerably eliminates dental plaque. With the head of the latter, you can go through all the nooks and crannies of your mouth. In addition, it is accompanied by dental floss to better achieve the intended goal. 🥅