Thirty-six years ago today, September 20th, 1989 (August 21st, 1989 in the lunar calendar), the first National Teeth Love Day. The first National Teeth Love Day In 1989, it was jointly signed by the Ministry of Health, the Education Commission and other ministries and commissions, and September 20th of each year was designated as the National Teeth Love Day. The purpose is to mobilize social forces widely through the activities of Love Teeth Day, popularize the knowledge of dental disease prevention and treatment among the masses, enhance the concept of oral health and self-awareness of oral health care, and establish oral health care behaviors, so as to improve the oral health level of the whole nation. The establishment of Love Teeth Day is an important measure to strengthen oral prevention and implement the policy of putting prevention first! Healthy every day starts with loving teeth! September 20th, 1989, the first National Tooth Love Day, with the theme of "Everyone brushes their teeth, brushes their teeth in the morning and evening, brushes their teeth correctly, and brushes their teeth with a health toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste." Do you really understand these common senses of tooth care on the first National Tooth Love Day? September 20th is the 29th National Teeth Love Day. The World Health Organization lists oral health as one of the top ten standards of human health, and oral health is closely related to general health. However, in daily life, people don't pay so much attention to oral problems, which can easily lead to dental diseases. So, how to protect your teeth correctly? Let's take a look with Xiaobian below. Be wary of 7 signals from teeth 1. Sudden toothache-beware of dental caries If one or more teeth suddenly hurt, dental caries may have occurred. If the toothache occurs occasionally and is not confined to a certain point, there is usually no need to worry about. 2. Toothache for more than 1 week-dental pulp disease, tooth root disease If the tooth is painful, accompanied by hot and cold water pain, and pain at night, it may be dental pulp disease. If the tooth continues to bite pain, it may be root disease. Persistent toothache accompanied by swelling of gums or parotid glands may be caused by gum abscess and you should see a dentist. 3. Yellow teeth-it's best to gargle immediately after drinking dark drinks such as coffee and tea without gargling. In addition, using whitening toothpaste and teeth cleaning can help to improve the problem of yellowing teeth. 4. Loose teeth-incorrect brushing. The correct methods to clean teeth include: brushing teeth twice a day, flossing between teeth, cleaning teeth twice a year, etc. 5. Bleeding and swollen gums-Beware of periodontitis. The symptoms of bleeding and swollen gums last for one or two days. Don't worry too much. Brushing your teeth often can relieve them. But if your gums often bleed, red and swollen, it's best to see a dentist. 6. Gum pain-the toothbrush bristles are too hard. If your gums ache when inhaling cold air and drinking hot or cold drinks, it may be dental caries and gum recession. You can try a soft-bristled toothbrush, and don't brush your teeth too hard. If red or white spots appear on the painful area, which lasts for more than 1 week, be sure to go to the hospital for examination. 7. Gum ulcer-eat less sour, spicy and hot food. If the pain of the ulcer disappears in two or three days, there will be no big problem. If the ulcer lasts for a long time, it may be a lack of vitamin A. It is recommended to eat more spinach, carrots and other foods. Ten tips for tooth care 1. Knocking on teeth and throat fluid The so-called knocking on teeth and throat fluid refers to insisting on tapping each other between the upper and lower teeth every morning when you wake up and go to bed. At the beginning, tap more than a dozen times, and then increase the number and strength of tapping every day, reaching about fifty tapping each time. This method can enhance the tenacity of periodontal fibrous structure, promote blood circulation of gums and face, and keep teeth firm. Swallowing saliva after tapping your teeth is also beneficial to keeping in good health. 2. Brush your teeth with warm water. Soak the brush head squeezed with toothpaste in about 35 warm water for 1-3 minutes before brushing your teeth. This can make the bristles soft and elastic, and reduce the friction loss of the bristles on the tooth and the irritation damage to the gums. 3. After brushing your teeth every morning and evening, do 15 movements of closing your mouth, bulging your cheeks and gargling, and then turn your tongue left and right. This will increase saliva secretion, wash and stimulate the tooth surface, gap between teeth and oral mucosa, and achieve the purpose of cleaning the mouth and protecting teeth. 4. Massage the gums. Massage the gums in a certain direction with your thumb and index finger for 10 minutes each time, which can promote the blood circulation of gums, alveoli and pulp and prevent premature atrophy of gums. 5. Change a toothpaste every month. Do not use a toothpaste for a long time. The brand and type can be changed every month. Moreover, the longer the toothpaste is used, the higher the chance of exposure to bacteria, so it is best to choose a monthly dosage when buying toothpaste. 6. Gargle with tea. Insist on gargling with tea after each meal. At the same time, let the tea wash the teeth and both sides of the tongue in the mouth, which can remove tartar, improve the physiological functions of oral orbicularis oris muscle and oral mucosa, and enhance the acid-resistant and antiseptic ability of teeth. 7. Clean your teeth every six months. Dental experts found that many people are prone to periodontal disease due to improper tobacco, alcohol and diet. Therefore, it is recommended to clean your teeth every six months to a year depending on the growth rate of tartar. It is also necessary to monitor the dental condition at ordinary times, and find out any problems early. 8. Eat more "tooth-loving food". Pay attention to eating more tooth-loving food every day, which can also achieve a good tooth protection effect. High-fiber foods, such as vegetables, coarse grains, fruits, etc., are good for teeth; There are also meat, eggs and milk with high calcium content that should be eaten more; Avoid eating too much sweet food. 9. Chew correctly The correct way to chew is to use both teeth alternately. If unilateral teeth are often used for chewing, there is no need for one side to lack physiological stimulation, which is prone to employment atrophy of tissues. However, the one side that often chews is overloaded, which is easy to cause pulpitis, cause improper facial appearance and affect the appearance. 10. Drinking drinks with straws Many men think that using straws is too "feminine", so they drink heavily. As a result, their mouths become a pool full of carbonated drinks, and their teeth are completely "soaked", which easily leads to tooth decay. Tips: The correct way to brush your teeth 1. Prepare a toothbrush with a smaller brush head; 2. Squeeze an appropriate amount of toothpaste on the toothbrush and brush your teeth directly without water; 3. When brushing your teeth, be sure to brush vertically, not horizontally; 4. First brush the outer side of the teeth, place the toothbrush bristles obliquely with the tooth surface at a 45-degree angle and gently press them on the junction of the teeth and gums, and gently brush back and forth in a small arc shape. Brush the upper row of teeth down from the gums, and brush the lower row of teeth up from the gums; 5. Brush the occlusal surface again, hold the toothbrush flat, and brush the occlusal surface of the teeth back and forth with moderate strength; 6. Then brush the inner side, stand up the toothbrush, and use the front end of the toothbrush to gently clean the inner surface of the teeth up and down; 7. Finally, lightly brush the surface of your tongue to remove food residues and bacteria from the inside out, which can keep your breath fresh; 8. Just rinse your mouth with water.