To keep your mouth clean and conducive to overall health, we often say that you should brush your teeth at least twice a day.

After a whole day of eating and drinking, food debris and bacteria will continue to accumulate in the teeth and between the teeth, brushing before going to bed can thoroughly clean the mouth, avoid bacteria in the night to multiply, causing damage to the teeth.

It’s hard not to wonder:

Before going to bed at night, I have brushed my teeth clean, and when I get up in the morning, I have nothing to eat, why should I brush my teeth?

Isn’t that setting yourself up for trouble?

Of course not looking for trouble!

After a night’s sleep, the saliva secretion in the mouth is reduced, and bacteria are easy to breed, and brushing in the morning can remove bacteria that breed at night and reduce the formation of dental plaque, thereby preventing tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Brushing also stimulates saliva production in the mouth, which helps to increase appetite and prepare you for the day’s meals.

In addition, brushing your teeth can help freshen your breath and improve your personal image and self-confidence.

After all, no one wants to open his mouth and “reject people” first.

In addition to brushing in the morning and before going to bed, some people also choose to brush their teeth after lunch, which is actually a good habit to maintain oral health.

Brushing after lunch can remove food debris in time and prevent bacteria from growing in the mouth, especially for those who are prone to jammed or crooked teeth.

Of course, the Dragon Boat Festival, without dumplings this food.

After eating zongzi, should I brush my teeth?

The answer is yes.

Dumplings made of glutinous rice, soft and sticky, easy to stick to the teeth, if not cleaned in time, will also breed oral bacteria.

In order to keep the mouth clean, it is recommended to gargle with warm water immediately after eating zongzi to remove the residual zongzi residue in the mouth.

If possible, brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and use dental floss or interdental brush to further remove food debris between your teeth, ensuring that your teeth and interdental Spaces are thoroughly cleaned.

If the elderly have insufficient hand strength, they can consider using an electric toothbrush to assist in cleaning.

For patients who are undergoing dental treatment, such as dental fillings, root canal treatment, etc., eating zongzi may stick down temporary filling materials, so it is recommended to consult your oral doctor before eating.

While brushing your teeth is essential for oral health, there are certain situations where brushing should also be avoided.

When should you not brush your teeth?

Finish eating acidic foods

Such as eating citrus fruits, yogurt, etc.

Acidic food will make the enamel on the surface of the teeth temporarily soft, brushing at this time is easy to damage the enamel, at this time, we recommend rinsing with water first, half an hour after brushing.

Oral diseases

If there are wounds or sores in the mouth, avoid these areas when brushing to avoid aggravating symptoms or triggering infection.