Brushing teeth is the best way of cleaning teeth and prevent bacteria and plaque formation. But, if you have left your toothbrush while travelling or camping, then what will you do?
There are few solutions you can use them to clean your teeth without your toothbrush. Here, we have made a guideline on how to clean your teeth without toothbrush. Hope, this resourceful article will help you. So, let’s have a look.
Using your finger
When you have nothing at your hand to clean your teeth, you can use your finger. Make sure that you have washed your finger well. Rinse your index finger with water and then start rubbing on your teeth and gums. Move your finger from top to bottom and then front to back. Clean every tooth with circular motion.
Then thoroughly rinse your mouth with water. Swish back and forth and from one cheek to another for around 30 seconds. Check this blog to learn more.
Use a washcloth or paper towel
You can clean your teeth with a washcloth. But, if you don’t have a washcloth available then you can also use paper towel.
Wrap the washcloth or paper towel around your index finger. Wet it then rub it on your teeth as a toothbrush. If you have toothpaste, you can also use it to the washcloth. Brush your teeth and gums in a circular motion and also rub your tongue.
Then rinse your mouth with normal water swishing back and forth. Though it will not work as well as a toothbrush, but, it will clean your teeth enough.
Brush with a twig
Long time ago, when there is no toothbrush available, most people brushed their teeth with twigs. Still now, some people use oak, arak or neem trees for teeth brushing.
Pick a 6 to 8 inch long young and flexible branch of any of these trees. Then, peel the skin off and separate the fibers of it by chewing one end of the stick. Then use it as a brush and brush your teeth.
Rinse with mouthwash
Mouthwash should not be used as an alternative of brushing your teeth. However, they have some antimicrobial properties too and inhibit plaque formation. You can use them if you do not have a toothbrush at your hand.
Mouthwashes are made of powerful chemicals. So, dilute it while using by adding water in a 1:1 ratio. Then swish around your mouth with this solution for about 1 minute.
Flossing is a part of daily dental care routine. Flossing helps removing food debris between teeth and around gums and also effectively inhibit plaque formation.
You can floss while you cannot brush your teeth. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water after flossing for cleaning your mouth completely.
All of the above methods are effective when you cannot brush your teeth. But, do not compare these with brushing your teeth and you should not go for a long time without brushing your teeth with toothbrush. These are temporary solutions.