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Sweet dreams and quality rest are the goals, but a lot is happening in your mouth when you sleep. When we sleep, the salivary glands don’t work the way when we are awake. So, 6-8 hours of effort by bacteria for a few days can cause plaque buildup, tartar, cavities, gingivitis and more.
While care from a dentist near you is necessary, there are also strategies and nighttime tips that you can follow to fight these issues and better oral health.
Everyone is aware the brushing and flossing before bed keep the teeth healthy. Brushing removes the plaque, bacteria and food debris off your teeth. The doctor recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, but if you are vulnerable to cavities and gum diseases, then brushing thrice is recommended. Once in the morning, then after dinner and the last before going to bed.
Brushing correctly is crucial; here is the proper way to brush your teeth. Keep the brush at 45°-angle and gently brush up and down using short strokes. Start from the outer surface, then the inner surface, followed by the chewing area.
Electric toothbrushes efficiently remove plaque, bacteria, and food debris because of their rotating movement and the ultrasonic waves they create. Moreover, electric toothbrushes come with a timer and guarantee a clean mouth in a specific time. An electric brush is a small investment but has a great significance on your oral health. Dentists highly recommend electric toothbrushes for people who don’t know the proper way to brush their teeth.
You must ensure that the toothpaste has fluoride. It is an essential ingredient to keep your teeth and gums safe. Fluoride has demineralizing properties; after brushing, some of the fluorides dissolves in our saliva. The mixture acts as a solid healing mixture that demineralizes the teeth and facilitates calcium and phosphorus absorption—the two vital building blocks of enamel.
People think that mouthwash is only for fresh breath, but therapeutic mouthwash with fluoride can strengthen teeth and cure certain oral conditions. Over the counter mouthwashes are cosmetic mouthwashes, they only mask bad breath. So, talk to your dentist about which mouthwash is good.
If you experience worn tooth enamel, increased tooth sensitivity, or torn cheek tissues, you may be grinding your teeth while sleeping. It can be due to stress, anxiety or bruxism. But teeth grinding badly damages your teeth; it weakens and slowly destroys your teeth.
So, to avoid that, you should wear a mouthguard as it protects your teeth from grinding and damage.
Saliva plays a vital role in sustaining your oral health, even when you are sleeping. It has essential chemicals and substances that fortify and demineralize the teeth. That’s why saliva must wash your teeth while you are sleep.