Can I skip brushing my teeth?

Updated on healthy 2024-03-07
7 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    Some people are in a hurry and don't brush their teeth after waking up in the morning, and chew gum instead, thinking that this can also clean the mouth and achieve the same effect as brushing teeth. Actually, this is not true, eating gum is not a substitute for brushing your teeth, the main purpose of brushing your teeth is to remove plaque from the surface of your teeth.

    Plaque refers to the microbiota that adheres to the surface of teeth or other soft tissues in the mouth and is made up of a large number of bacteria, intercellular material, a small number of white blood cells, exfoliated epithelial cells, and food debris. Plaque is closely related to the occurrence of tooth decay and periodontal disease, and can even be said to be the culprit. It is a complex ecological structure that cannot be removed by gargling or rinsing with water.

    Brushing can mechanically destroy the structure of plaque and remove it from the tooth surface, thereby preventing the occurrence of dental disease.

    Chewing gum can play a role in cleaning your teeth and mouth to a certain extent. Because chewing can promote the secretion of saliva in the human mouth, it has the effect of mechanical irrigation of teeth and oral cavity. At the same time, the mineral ions contained in the saliva buffer acids and promote the remineralization of the teeth.

    However, studies have shown that chewing gum can only reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth by 40, while brushing teeth can reduce the amount of bacteria by 70 or more. If chewing gum is often used instead of brushing, the plaque on the tooth surface is not effectively removed for a long time, and the mineral ions in the saliva will mineralize the plaque, thus forming tartar, and a layer of highly toxic bacteria is easily attached to the tartar, resulting in caries and periodontal blight.

    So, while chewing gum is a beneficial addition to oral health care, it still can't replace brushing your teeth. Since plaque formation in the mouth is continuous, brush your teeth effectively at least twice a day to have healthy teeth. It is recommended to use a toothbrush with cross-bristles to remove debris from the interdental space and remove plaque more thoroughly.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    You're getting a big gap between your teeth now, and you're not having receding gums, you're getting periodontitis. If you don't brush your teeth, you can get periodontitis.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    Of course not, don't put too much faith in ads! Proper brushing will not make the gap between the teeth wider. And you need to choose a toothbrush with thinner bristles!

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    There is no conflict between the two. I think Yida is only temporary.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    No, medical experts do not advocate chewing gum as a fashion, especially since chewing gum too much or for too long may have adverse health effects.

    First of all, most chewing gum is sweetened with sucrose (at present, Yida contains sucrose and does not have expert identification). When chewing gum, the sugar will stay in the mouth for a long time, and the cariogenic bacteria in the mouth will use sucrose to produce acidic substances, which will corrode the teeth, causing the teeth to decalcify, thus inducing tooth decay.

    Secondly, it is advisable for people who have had a tooth filling with mercury-containing material not to chew gum. A study by Swiss scientists found that regular chewing gum can damage the substances used in the mouth for fillings, so that the amalgam in it is released, causing excessive levels of mercury in blood and urine, which can cause harm to the brain, central nervous system and kidneys.

    Doctors recommend that chewing gum should not exceed 15 minutes, and people with stomach problems should not chew too much gum, because chewing gum for a long time will reflexively secrete a large amount of gastric acid, which in an empty state, not only will there be nausea, loss of appetite, acid reflux and other symptoms, but also may lead to stomach ulcers and gastritis and other diseases in the long run.

    Chewing gum should not be eaten too much, and it is not yet possible for some patients.

    Many gastroenterologists believe that chewing gum on an empty stomach will cause adverse reactions such as nausea and dizziness, which can easily cause gastritis and gastric ulcers; Do not chew gum for more than 20 minutes after eating. Otherwise, the digestive juices secreted when chewing gum can damage the gastric mucosa.

    To sum up, don't chew Yida at night can replace brushing your teeth.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    Of course not, your teeth must be brushed. However, it is okay to try the dental cleaning machine, there is a dental cleaning machine for more than 600 to 1000 yuan, you have to buy it in a big shopping mall, it is very practical, and it may be able to meet your wishes. This kind of machine has many other functions, it is quite practical, it is original from the United States, and there are also domestic ones.

  7. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    Try not to use it, because Yida is also sugary, and sugar and some substances in the teeth will have a chemical reaction. If you don't want your tooth to hurt, don't use it!

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