We all desire healthy white teeth to
beautify our smile. To maintain our teeth, these 10 tips should be followed:
- Brush daily: Regular brushing helps in dislodgement of plaque and food debris on a regular bsis. The frequency of brushing is not important, the efficiency is all that matters
- Do not horizontally scrub your teeth with a toothbrush. Use a circular motion for cleaning and that too with light pressure.
- Use a soft tooth brush while brushing. Use of medium and hard toothbrush is associated with a significantly higher rate of enamel abrasion.
- Toothpastes
have a limited role in brushing. So the brand of toothpaste is not of much
significance.
- Rinse after every meal and even after a cup of tea/coffee to clean your teeth of food debris and stains.
- Use a dental floss: Brushing cleans all areas of the teeth except the area in between teeth. This area has tight contacts and so can be approached by dental floss only. Using a dental floss regularly can prevent cavity formation by upto 80%.
- Use an anti-plaque mouthwash on a regular basis. It not only helps to keep teeth clean but at the same prevents fowl smell from mouth.
- Eat a balanced diet. Increased percentage of sweet, sticky and junk food dramatically increases the incidence of dental cavities. On the other hand use of raw fruits and vegetables and fibrous food provides a mechanical cleaning action on teeth.
- Avoid subjecting your teeth to extreme temperature changes such as very hot and very cold.
- A visit to a dentist is a must once in 6 months even if you have no dental problem.
We at Dr. Garg’s Dental Clinic in
New Delhi take special care in educating all our patients regarding proper home
care of teeth. These small steps,if followed meticulously go a long way in
ensuring the dental health of our patients.
No other dental clinic or Dental Hospital in Delhi can boast of such deep emphasis on preventive home care
regimen as we do. This has earned us respect and trust of thousands of our
satisfied patients.
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