How to take care of our teeth?

Take care of your teeth!

Patient education post - 1

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF OUR TEETH?

In India, people notices their dental problems very lately what we call it as Ignorance. It is a saying that ,” DENTISTRY IS NOT COSTLY BUT IGNORANCE IS”.

Let me tell you the importance of teeth in short. Adult oral cavity contains 32 teeth including wisdom teeth and child’s oral cavity contains 20 teeth. They are used mainly for mastication purpose that is chewing food to small particles which helps for proper digestion. Other than mastication they are used for proper speech and good appearance. Usually people Ignore milk teeth but it’s crucial to take care of them also, because even though milk teeth do not remain for life, there health is essential for  healthy permanent teeth which remains for life.

NOW THE QUESTION IS HOW TO TAKE CARE OF TEETH?

I will share some routine points which are really enough to avoid most of the dental problems. Just try those and let me know how good you are feeling.

What we need to do?
1. First and important most, brush your teeth regularly  twice a day with toothbrush and toothpaste.(brushing technique is given below)
2. Brushing time should be 2-2.5 minute not more than that.
3. Change your toothbrush in every 2 months.
4. Clean your tongue after brushing with the help of tongue cleaner.
5. Swish your mouth with water after snacking.
6. Dental floss can be used instead of toothpick to remove food particles stucked between the teeth where your brush doesn’t reach.
7. Mouthwash can be used to vanish out plaque and to keep your breath fresh.
8. Keep yourself hydrated.
9. Consult your dentist in every six months.

What we need to avoid? 

1. Avoid highly acidic foods.
2. Avoid teeth grinding.
3. Avoid sugary  foods/ sugary drinks.
4. Don’t smoke or chew tobacco.
5. Avoid brushing aggressively.
6. Limit snacks between meal.
7. Don’t use fingers for cleaning teeth and don’t use any  other products like charcoal powder or salt.
8. Don’t share your brush.
9. Don’t put your baby to bed with milk bottle.

Let’s see the right brushing technique.

• Brushing technique for normal dentition –   

• Brushing technique for patients with braces –
      
   

• For babies –
         
               

                                                                                                                           Silicone finger brush for cleaning baby’s teeth,gums  and tongue 

So how was the today’s post? Kindly drop your doubts and anything what you want to know more about.
See you till the next post!
Keep smiling 😃😃