How to take care of your Teeth

1. Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
2. Floss regularly.
3. Visit your dentist routinely for a checkup and cleaning. Tell the dentist about any medical conditions you have and the medications you take.
4. Eat a well-balanced diet.
5. Quit smoking. Smoking increases your risk for gum disease.

1. Brushing

 Brushing the teeth twice a day is essential to remove plaque and bacteria. But it should be effective only by using the correct brushing technique. People should brush using soft or medium toothbrushes in circular motions. Brushing should include the front, back, and top of every tooth for 2 to 3 minutes. Brushing too hard as well as back-and-forth motion can damage tooth enamel and gums. It can lead to sensitivity, gum erosion. People should change their toothbrushes every three months or when the bristles start to look frayed.

2. Flossing

 Flossing once a day can remove food substances from between the teeth. Gently use the floss with an up and down motion. 

3. See a dentist every six months 

 Everyone should see a dentist every six months for a checkup. The dentist will check the oral cavity and suggest treatment if needed. The dental hygienist will clean the teeth and remove plaque and stains. The dentist will check the oral cavity for tooth decay, gum disease, mouth ulcer, oral cancer, and other issues. 

4. Use Fluoride toothpaste

  Lack of fluoride can lead to tooth decay. So using fluoride toothpaste is essential to reduce dental caries.

5. Using a mouthwash

 Mouthwashes help to control plaque and gingivitis, especially chlorhexidine-containing mouthwashes. Mouthwashes will also help with bad breath

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6. Limit sugary foods

 Sugars are the most significant contributor to dental caries. Dental caries develops when bacteria which is present in the mouth metabolize sugars and produce acid. The acid produced by the bacteria demineralizes the enamel and dentin of the teeth.

7. Clean your tongue

 Clean your tongue using the brush from the back of your tongue forward. This will helps to remove bacteria and helps to control bad breath.

8. Eat healthily

 Make healthy food choices. Nutritious food is suitable for both oral and overall health.

  Tooth brushing technique;

Brushing our teeth is the most crucial part of the oral care routine. Here is a technique to keep our teeth healthy;

MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE;

 The modified bass technique is the most accepted and effective brushing technique. 

The following steps will help to practice this technique easier;

 1. Place the brush at 450 angles to the front tooth surface, and the bristle of the brush should contact the tooth and gum.

2. Move the brush in a circular motion.

3. Clean the inside surface of the back tooth with a small beck and forth motion.

4. Clean the inner surface of the upper front teeth with a small up and down motion by placing the brush vertically.

5. Clean the inner surface of the lower front teeth with a small up and down motion by placing the brush vertically.

6. Clean the biting surface by moving the brush back and forth in the motion.