Preventing Gastritis by Brushing Your Tongue
Whenever life doesn't go your way or your career hits a snag, you always think, "Just grit your teeth and push through." No wonder people end up with their teeth gone when they're old, while their tongues remain. The only one that cares for and tends to your teeth is the toothbrush, but the toothbrush is depressed: "Who's going to take care of me?"
Good News
Brush Your Tongue to Prevent Gastritis
According to statistics from home and abroad, the infection rate of *Helicobacter pylori* in the population is about 50%. This microorganism is the pathogen for chronic gastritis and peptic ulcers and has a tendency for mutual transmission within a family. People with chronic gastritis should pay more attention to their oral hygiene. Scraping the tongue every morning when brushing your teeth is beneficial for both you and others.
Bad News
The vast majority of children do not use toothbrushes correctly
The results of a recent large-scale children's dental health survey in Qingdao were released. The statistics show that most children do not have regular dental check-ups. 56.34% of children do not brush their teeth at the appropriate age, and 76.25% of children do not use toothbrushes correctly.
Brushing Twice a Day Prevents Heart Disease
In a recent study, researchers at University College London analyzed data from over 11,000 participants (average age 50) in the "Scottish Health Survey." 62% of participants saw a dentist every 6 months, and 71% brushed their teeth twice a day. During the 8-year follow-up, 555 participants developed severe heart disease, 170 of which were fatal. Experts found that compared to those who brushed twice a day, the risk of heart disease was 70% higher for those who never or rarely brushed.
A new toothbrush is 8% more effective at cleaning than a toothbrush that has been used for three months.
Clinical trials have proven that a quality electric toothbrush can remove up to 49% more plaque than a manual toothbrush and can reduce gingivitis and gum bleeding by up to 60%.
Oral health experts recommend brush head sizes of: 30×10 mm for adults, 28×9 mm for middle school students, 22×8 mm for elementary school students, 18×7 mm for young children, and 13×6 mm for infants. A smaller brush head can easily reach all parts of the mouth, especially the buccal surfaces of the upper back teeth and the lingual surfaces of the lower back teeth.
Proper Brushing Technique
The ideal brushing time should be 2 minutes. Brushing for too long can easily damage gum tissue, and attention should also be paid to the force applied. We must learn the correct brushing method.
German brushing method: The average time should be 40-60 seconds, with a force of 150 grams, and the tongue should also be brushed.