How to Care for Adult Teeth and Gum

Oral care is very important

Oral care is important right from the time a child is born until he rests on the death bed.

It is from here that a person eats food. Thus, it is important that one should maintain a

good oral health so that the entrance through which food is taken in is clean and hygienic.

Many dental problems are prone to occur as one grows old.

These problems later become more serious ones if left untreated. It is thus important to be sure that dental health is taken care of right from the beginning.

What is Tooth Decay

Tooth decay  is injuring that occurs when germs/bacteria in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth.

It can lead to a hole in the tooth which is known as a cavity.

If not treated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection & tooth loss. So now a day’s tooth decay is major problem in adult. But solution on that problem is also available.

Brushing & flossing your teeth can protect you from decay, but once a cavity happens, a dentist has to fix it.

Tooth Decay

Symptoms Cause after Tooth decay

ToothacheSwelling in your gums near a sore toothBad breath or bad taste in your mouth.Black spots on your teeth

Black Spot Swelling in your gums

How to Protect Your Teeth

You can protect your teeth from decay by using fluoride toothpaste

Brush your teeth at least twice a dayAvoiding eating sugary or starchy foodsVisit your dentist regularly for professional

cleanings and checkups

ReferenceAdults typically need help and assistance right

from the time one would have to convince them until the entire treatment is over.

These people also have to be taught some easier ways that they can use to take care of their teeth irrespective of their disabilities.

Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan, that specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry in Little Rock have a series of tips that can help an individual to maintain his dental health and prevent oral health diseases.

Thank You

Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan

2011 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR 72207 (501) 666-1188

http://www.mangandental.com