ADA Recommendations To Clean Teeth

Teeth are essential to the human body. They are the parts of our body that help us to chew. It gives people the sense of taste and, partially the sense of smell. Teeth are small, tough, whitish compositions made of calcium found in the mouth. Their main purpose is to break down food by chewing it and destroying it so the food can be ready for digestion. We clean our teeth so we do not get them infected or dirty from something. Sometimes, however we can get diseases from the teeth. We can protect ourselves from these diseases in many different ways.

The toothbrush is an important part of oral hygiene. Advice that dentists give is that people should clean their teeth after every meal by brushing their teeth, and by flossing once a day. One of the toothbrushes’ purpose is to remove food and plaque. The toothbrush is an instrument made of bristles that are tightly bundled together. The ADA recommends brushing your teeth twice a day for healthy teeth. ADA recommendations suggest visiting a dentist at least twice a year.

The ADA is the American Dental Association. The toothbrush has evolved a lot. Ancient civilizations brushed their teeth using a “chew stick” to take out food bits out of their mouth. A “chew stick” was a twig with a split, or frayed end.The first bristled toothbrush was found …show more content…
The ADA states that “both manual and powered toothbrushes can effectively clean your teeth.”The ADA recommends buying an ADA Seal of Acceptance Toothbrush. The ADA also recommends replacing toothbrushes for manual toothbrushes, and toothbrush heads for electric toothbrushes every 3-4 months. The ADA recommends rinsing a toothbrush with tap water and letting it air dry to keep it clean. Brushing and flossing is harder to do with tartar and plaque in the gumline. Brushing is essential to removing