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Brushing Twice a Day :
Use a soft bristled tooth brush to brush your teeth twice a day.
Use fluoridated toothpaste recommended by the dentist and brush to and fro, up and down in short strokes. Brush
the front and back of the teeth along with chewing surfaces.
Floss Regularly:
Remove the food particles and build up plaque from the space between your teeth. Ignoring these spaces and small food
particles with the belief that this won’t cause trouble to your teeth
as they are tiny, is a wrong decision as they are ideal place
for bacterial growth. This leads to tooth decay and flossing prevents the deposition and possible bacterial growth.
Seeing the Dentist Regularly :
Regular dental check-ups and routine dental cleaning done by a dentist is a
must. In case of inefficient plaque cleaning, the plaque that is left and not cleaned properly can harden to
create tartar. This is difficult to remove with brushing and flossing and requires special tools. Visiting dentist will remove plaque, tartar
and offer shiny, clean teeth. Undiscovered oral issues can be identified and properly treated,
preventing no further major dental problem.
Get Sealants :
Have the chewing surface of your rear teeth coated with the thin
plastic coating called sealants. This protects the crevices and grooves in premolars and molars from plaque
build-up, caused by food particles. It is inexpensive and is easy to be
applied. Sealants are exceptionally useful for children and teenagers.
Eat Food that Prevents Cavity :
Calcium rich dairy products, nuts, leafy greens, whole grains and fibrous foods that keep the saliva flowing in mouth,
are the best answer to how to prevent tooth decay. Saliva washes harmful acids released by food particles and
works as a natural tooth re-mineralizer.
Avoid Eating Snacks Frequently :
Frequent indulgence in snacks can increase the acid attacks in
an extent that saliva cannot keep up with. Teeth exposure to food
acids and sugars can lead to enamel loss create dental holes
and cavities. Reduce long consumption hours like sipping soda and munching chips for
longs and switch to less sugary foods for a quick snacking time.
Avoid harmful food :
Thin teeth enamel can cause tooth cavities.
Tomatoes, vinegars and citrus fruits, drinks like
coffee or wine, even pasta sauce or chewing candies
and other sugary foods can have high acid content that thin down enamel. Switch to normal water that maintains
the pH balance of teeth.
Chew Xylitol rich Sugar-free Gum :
Xylitol prevents tooth decay and maintains oral health. Chewing
gums can stimulate saliva production. Saliva defends the
teeth from food debris. Chewing sugar-free, and Xylitol rich gums are very helpful for maintaining oral health and prevent tooth
decay.
