Dentist Reveals Mistakes Many People Make While Brushing Their Teeth, Thinking It’s Good, But Little Do They Know It’s Causing Their Teeth to Turn Yellow Without Realizing It
A 2018 study by UK law firm Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors, which looked at 666 people, found that 47% of the sample had undergone teeth whitening or cosmetic surgery to whiten their teeth.
Meanwhile, Dr. Ferakh Hamid, a dentist with 20 years of experience in the treatment from England, revealed the reasons why teeth change color and are not white and clean, and explained why we should wet our toothbrushes before brushing.
Dr Hamid says squeezing toothpaste onto a completely dry toothbrush can actually do more harm than good, as water acts as a lubricant while you brush. Not enough water can cause your teeth to turn yellow.
Dentists say that certain brushing methods, such as brushing without water or brushing right after eating acidic foods like citrus fruits, tomatoes, ยูฟ่าเบท and alcoholic beverages, can reduce the whiteness of teeth over time.
“Brushing without water may initially seem to help remove surface stains, but without water, the toothpaste doesn’t spread as well,” says Dr. Hamid.
In addition, when the toothbrush bristles are wet, they become softer, which reduces damage or irritation to the tooth and gum surfaces.
Dr. Ezzr Roll, a dentist from Columbia University in the United States, also recommends that when brushing your teeth, you should avoid brushing your teeth after eating acidic foods, such as fruits, soft drinks, or sour candies, because when the acid enters the mouth, it will destroy the tooth enamel.
Dr. Roll also recommends that after eating or drinking acidic foods or beverages, rinse your mouth with plain water or drink water, as water can help stimulate the process of mineralizing tooth enamel.
He also recommends holding your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to your gums when brushing.
“Usually, you should brush and floss after every meal, but for busy people or those with hectic schedules, this may not be practical. So we recommend brushing and flossing at least twice a day, and preferably before bed,” says Dr. Roll.