It is on the occasion of World Oral Health Day that we have chosen to talk about this mistake that we all make after brushing our teeth and which must nevertheless be avoided! Focus on this practice!
From an early age we hear that he is important to brush your teeth at least 2 minutes with each brushing and twice a day minimum. A ritual that parents put in place to ensure impeccable oral hygiene to their children. Sodas, cakes, sweets… All these foods are totally harmful to our teeth and can cause many problems including the famous cavities! So to overcome these unwanted, the toothbrush is the best option and for some interdental cleaning so is it.
Even if the interdental cleaning is often forgotten when brushing, its realization is often poorly done! According to the French Union for Oral Health, only 10% of the French population uses dental floss, yet it is a practice that should be implemented more often. “With your toothbrush, you brush only three of the five sides of the teeth : cheek side, tongue side and the top, i.e. only 60% of your teeth“recalls Dr. Lequart. A brushing of teeth so insufficient to clean dental plaque which could be between the teeth and prevent periodontal diseases such as periodontitis, dental loosening or gingivitis.
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Why do the French misuse dental floss?
Whether you use dental floss or dabs for your interdental cleaning, this practice is often used after the toothbrush. A mistake that almost all French people realize! Indeed, even if it is recommended to carry out a interdental cleaning every time you brush your tooth, it is very important to do this BEFORE ! Dr. Lequart gives more information: “By brushing your teeth after the interdental cleaning, the toothpaste, which contains active products in particular fluoride useful to prevent the formation of cavities, will be able to deploy its protective action. This is precisely why normally after brushing you are not supposed to rinse your mouth.“.
He continues his explanation by adding that if the dental floss is passed after brushing it then eliminates all the fluoride of the toothpaste from the dental spaces. It is therefore a reflex that is important to change from the youngest age ! “This is all the more important since children consume a lot of sugary foods and drinks, and are at risk of developing cavities. For the little ones, as with brushing, it is up to the parents to ensure the interdental cleaningexplains the dental surgeon.