How To Protect Your Teeth

 How To Protect Your Teeth

Hello Friend, welcome to my blog.Protecting your teeth and gums is an important task. Good oral hygiene prevents gum disease, bad breath,and tooth decay.The enamel plays a vital role in protecting the inner layers of the teeth from damages.

Tooth enamel, however, do not contain living cells so do not have the ability to grow or recover. Enamel erosion leads to tooth decay and makes the gums prone to infection.

Poor oral hygiene can lead to other serious health problems which can be prevented by making the following tips part of your daily routine.

1. Brush your teeth regularly :-

We have been told to brush our teeth regularly since we were children and this is as important now as it was then. You must brush your teeth at least twice in a day for 2 to 3 minutes.

Choosing the right toothbrush is also an important part of this process. A toothbrush must contain soft bristles and a small head so it can reach the back of teeth and be gentle on the gums.

 You should also change the toothbrush at regular intervals, use the right toothpaste and the correct method of brushing in order to remove plaques and bacteria.

2. Floss daily :-

Just brushing your teeth is not sufficient, floss them too. Without flossing, brushing is not complete. Regular flossing helps prevent plaque growth which leads to tartar.

Flossing helps remove food particles trapped between the teeth and that is out of reach of a toothbrush. It also helps prevent mouth diseases like gingivitis.

3. Rinse with mouthwash :-

As brushing your teeth after every meal is not possible, rinsing the mouth thoroughly with a mouthwash or with water is a good alternative.

This ensures the removal of food particles stuck on the teeth. Rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash is quite beneficial as it helps prevent the growth cavities and bad breath.

4. Limit sugary foods :-

Excess consumption of sugar foods aids the growth of bacteria in the mouth because the bacteria in your mouth develop we;; in sugar and produce an acid that damages the enamel.

Beverages such as soft drinks cause damage to the enamel and aid tooth decay. Drinking water or chewing sugar-free gum after meals helps are better and helpful alternatives.

5. Brush your tongue :-

The tongue must not be neglected. While brushing, make sure you spend adequate time brushing your tongue in order to stave off the growth of bacteria and mouth odor.

6. Consult a dentist :-

It is important to visit the dentist at least twice a year for cleaning and a check-up. A visit to the dentist should not wait for when you have a pain or issue with your mouth or teeth.

Moreover, lack of pain or teeth issues does not mean one is not developing. A dentist can see signs of future problems which you would unable to notice.