Dentists and oral health experts recommend dental products that can be used at home to maintain good oral hygiene and control dental problems during regular dental visits. Expert Dentist London recommends their patients use oral hygiene maintenance products, teeth whitening kits, orthodontic aids and habit breakers; these products are effective and completely safe when used according to dentist instructions. Regular dental visits are important while using these products, to monitor the results and identify any harmful effects of these products. Some products are
Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes are an important aid in maintaining good oral hygiene; they remove plaque and tart from the teeth’ surface. Soft bristles and proper brushing techniques are essential to prevent gum recession; regular brushing twice a day and professional preventive care every 6 months maintain good oral health and prevent dental complications. The dentist recommended specific types of brushes for specific issues
Interdental toothbrush
A Broad Gap between the teeth or gum recession can cause food interruption that is difficult to remove with normal brushes, The dentist recommended interdental brushes in this condition.
Electric toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes are designed with rotating heads and vibrations that automatically generate controlled amounts of pressure that prevent gum recession and tooth defects. Electric toothbrushes also have timers to monitor the brushing time. Overall, it provides a better effect on oral hygiene.
Toothpaste
Dentists recommend toothpaste according to the dental health of individuals, special formulae in the toothpaste address specific problems such as
Whitening toothpaste
Teeth whitening toothpaste is recommended by dentists for mild tooth stains or to maintain the long-lasting effect of dental whitening treatment. It contains mild amounts of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide that remove stains.
Cavity protector toothpaste
In high teeth decay risk patients, dentists recommend fluoride toothpaste. It controls bacterial growth, remineralizes tooth surface, and also performs dental sealant treatment. Excess fluoride can cause fluorosis; always fluoride toothpaste according to age after the dentist’s recommendation.
Toothpaste for healthy gums
For gum problems such as bleeding gum, halitosis and infection, the dentist recommends toothpaste for periodontal health improvement. Regular dental visits are important to monitor the effectiveness of dental products that are used at home.
Mouthwashes
Mouthwashes help in maintaining oral hygiene after tooth brushing and prevent plaque buildup. Oral hygiene experts recommend specific types of mouth when specific conditions.
Antimicrobial mouthwashes
Antibiotic mouthwashes are used for gum infections, such as infection in a partially erupted wisdom tooth, and other oral infections. It contains chlorhexidine and menthol that prevent plaque buildup and control bacterial growth.
Alcohol-free mouthwashes
The dentist recommended alcohol-free mouthwashes in the dry mouth or sensitive oral mucosa as alcohol causes mucosa irritation.
Teeth whitening mouthwashes
Teeth whitening mouthwash is used after teeth whitening treatment to maintain the long-lasting effect of treatment.
Dental floss
Dental floss is an important component of oral hygiene, it removes plaque and food particles between teeth.
Flossing strings
Floss strings are the traditional floss; that is used to remove interdental plaque they are available in waxed and unwaxed varieties, dentists recommended to use floss strings because they are made of thin material that does not cause any harm, gum irritation or gaps between the teeth.
Floss picks
Floss picks are available with handles for ease of use.
Water flosser
Water flossers irrigate plaque with the help of a water stream mechanism similarly air abrasion technique in which air is used instead of water treatment, is commonly recommended by dentists during orthodontics treatment to remove the plaque around brackets.
Products for teeth sensitivity
Teeth sensitivity is caused by exposure to deep tooth tissue, the dentist recommends some products to resolve this issue such as
Desensitizing Gel
Desensitizing gel contains sodium nitrate and fluoride that block dental tissue’s open ends and help in teeth remineralization. After professional teeth whitening treatment, teeth become temporarily sensitive and cause pain and sensation, dental gel insulates the teeth and relieves the pain.
Mouthwashes and toothpaste
Dental sensitivity can also be controlled by using desensitizing toothpaste and mouthwashes, regular use of these products prevents teeth sensitivity.
Tongue cleaner
Tongue cleaning is also important for complete oral hygiene, bacterial accumulation causes bad breath, and infection and changes the tongue surface colour. Tongue scrapers are recommended by a dentist to use every day for complete oral hygiene maintenance.
Orthodontics products
During Fixed orthodontic treatment, brackets cause difficulty in maintaining oral hygiene, and sometimes causes mucosal and lip irritation, orthodontists advise patients to use certain products such as
Orthodontics wax.
These are soft waxes that are applied around brackets to prevent mucosal injury and irritation.
Special brush
Interdental brushes or Christmas tree shapes brushes are available that orthodontist recommends during treatment they easily remove plaque and food particles around brackets.
Retainer
Retainers are dental products which are used at home after orthodontic advice; they hold the teeth in a newly aligned position after orthodontic treatment, retainers are customised according to individual teeth alignment.
In-home whitening kit
In professional teeth whitening treatment, the dentist carefully evaluates the oral health of an individual and then recommends the appropriate concentration of hydrogen peroxide according to the severity of the stain and tooth sensitivity. In-home teeth whitening kit dentists fabricate customised trays for effective and safe bleaching agent application on teeth surfaces, regular dental visits are important to monitor the efficiency and safety of the treatment.
Mouth guard
The dentist advised the patient to use a mouth guard for teeth protection, during sports activity and parafunctional habits such as
Night teeth-grinding
The patient involuntarily or under stress clenching the teeth, the dentist recommended the patient wear a mouth guard for teeth protection, to prevent TMJ pain and dysfunction.
Sports injury protection
Front teeth fractures are very common in teenagers due to sports activities, dental experts advise patients to use mouth guards to protect teeth from injury.
Conclusion
Dental products are used at home to maintain good oral, enhance oral health and system health of individuals. Oral hygiene products, teeth whitening products, habit breakers, mouth guards, and dental desensitizing products can be used after a dentist’s recommendation, regular dental visits are important to monitor the results and safety of these dental home products.
