'ORAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE'

"Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond"

   

 Dear colleagues, friends and family

 Do you believe within that you can keep your natural teeth for the lifetime?

 There is always the hope that you can maintain at least some of your natural teeth, if not all of your natural teeth.

You are not alone if you have dental problem. The question remains, are you reaching out to your general dentist and attending your regularly scheduled dental cleaning sessions? Are you brushing your teeth at least two times per day, preferably three times per day? Also, are you flossing at least once a day?

So here are 10 healthy tips for maintaining your oral health and hygiene

                    

 1).Brush at least twice a day

The best time to brush teeth is after meals. Choose a toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth. Soft bristles are kinder on your gums.

 

 2).Use fluoridated toothpaste

Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and reduces the risk of decay.Research has shown that it can reduce plaque,remove tarter,and clean and protect the teeth.

3).Brush thoroughly

Tooth brushing should take between two and three minutes.

4).Floss your teeth daily 

Use a slow and gentle sawing motion. 

5).Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks and fruit juices 

Food acids soften tooth material and dissolve the minerals in tooth enamel, causing holes (cavities or caries). In severe cases, teeth may be ‘eaten’ right down to the gum. 

6).Protect your teeth from injury 

Wear a mouthguard or full-face helmet when playing sports. 

 7). Avoid using your teeth for anything other than chewing food

If you use them to crack nuts, remove bottle tops or rip open packaging, you risk chipping or even breaking your teeth.

           

8).
See your dentist for regular check-ups

You should also visit your dentist if you have a dental problem such as a toothache or bleeding gums.

 

 9).Use mouthwash along side brushing and flossing

Mouthwashes containing Listerine our chlorine dioxide are very helpful because they help to kill and maintain the bacteria in your mouth. It can help maintain good breath as well as help maintain strong teeth.

10).Clean your tongue 

Clean the surface of your tongue daily. By using a professional tongue cleaner you remove countless bacteria that otherwise live, particularly on the rougher top surface of your tongue. These can contribute to bad breath (halitosis) and negatively affect your dental health.

  

So, These are the tips given above will benefit you all with good oral health and hygiene. Thank you for having patience to read my blog and i hope that you will follow the given tips.

At last i want to conclude with a quote..................

    "LOVE CONQUERS ALL THINGS EXCEPT POVERTY AND TOOTHACHE"