Top 3 Tips to Prevent Dental Problems
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1. Oral Hygiene
Brush your teeth and floss twice a day, once in the morning and once before you go to bed. Try an electric toothbrush that has a rotating and oscillating (back-and-forth) action. This action is better at removing plaque than a regular toothbrush. If you already suffer from gingivitis, the bristles should be as smooth as the pulp of your finger to avoid bleeding. Always brush on both sides of the tooth, up and down than side by side. Afterbrushing, try using a tongue scraper, to remove any trapped food and plaque caught in the tiny hair-like fibers on the tongue. Also, after brushing rinse your mouth with fresh water till the tinge of the paste leaves. It makes sense to use tea tree oil or peppermint oil once a week along with your toothpaste.
Avoid foods known to cause bad breath such as garlic, onions, cabbage, certain spices, and coffee. Invariably change your tooth brush every 3 months without fail. If the bristles are flawed even before three months it needs a change.
2. Why regular Dental Check-ups are so Important?
Dentists will be able to find spots of inflammation where plaque gathers. They will also be able to find pockets of gum erosion and exposed roots of the tooth.
Regular check up helps the dentist measure the depth of the gum erosion and act quickly to prevent further erosion. It helps with personalized advice on how to brush and maintain appropriate hygiene. Sometimes dentists would be able to curtail the process of decay by filling the tooth.
3. Diet and Stuff
Calcium is very important mineral to avoid frequent dental problems. Dairy is a great source of calcium, with choices such as milk, yogurt and cheese. Even slim milk and low fat yogurt are good sources of calcium for the calorie-conscious. Green leaves such as broccoli and spinach, canned fish with bones, almonds, Brazil nuts and dried beans are also rich in calcium. Bran, brown rice, whole-grain cereals and pasta are good to keep the simple sugars away and avoid tooth decay. Stay away from sugar and sugar-rich products as they quickly erode the enamel of the tooth.
