Oral hygiene habits are very important, especially because your mouth health is correlated with your overall well being. Good hygiene keeps bacteria away (as they are left with nothing to feed upon) and this ensures that the enamel and dentin stays healthy for longer period of time.
The enamel is the hardest substance in the whole body. A deep driven decay affects your tooth health in such a way that you might need to undergo dental procedures in order to prohibit the decaying process. Hence, it is always advised by dental experts to adhere to the day-to-day oral hygiene practices. Here are the most significant ones -
1. Regular brushing is a must
· Brushing after major meals is recommended
· If not feasible, at least rinse your mouth each time you snack on something or treat yourself with a beverage.
· Early morning and bedtime brushing is however a must
2. Pay regular visits to the dentist
· The visits should be at least once in 6 months (that is twice a year)
· You not only undergo oral exams but also professional dental cleanings in these sessions.
3. Flossing daily is as important as brushing everyday!
· This helps clean the tough corners and hairline gaps in between your teeth.
· It therefore helps keep bad breath away and also the teeth surface polished.
4. Brush your tongue too!
· Use a tongue cleaner and use it after each time you brush
· If you do not have one, use your tooth brush to scrap your tongue – it contains bacteria too!
5. Use ac fluoridated toothpaste and mouthwash
· Fluoride protects the tooth enamel and therefore prevents dental decay
· It helps in strengthening the teeth
· The best way to feed our teeth with fluoride is using toothpastes and mouthwashes containing this mineral.
6. Control your snacking habits
· Snacks and carbohydrate (starch) rich foods invite bacteria more easily. They feed on the left over food particles, break them into acids which ultimately attack the enamel causing tooth decay.
· Even if you snack, swish a mouthful of water inside your mouth
· Use floss if possible.
7. Go for dental sealants
· Usually applied to the chewing teeth at the back of your mouth (molars)
· It is a protective plastic covering on the grooves and crannies of the chewing teeth such that food particles do not get a chance to remain trapped.
· Thus bacterial growth and consequent tooth decay is well restricted.
8. Don’t stay away from tap water completely!
· Find out if your municipality provides fluorinated tap water
· If it does, do not stay on bottled water only; you might miss out on the benefits of fluoride for your teeth health.
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