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Oral hygiene is more than just having white teeth and brushing regularly. October is a National Dental Hygiene Month which is dedicated to promoting healthy mouths across the countries, raising awareness on importance of good oral health, and also celebrating the hard work of dental hygienist. Read on to know the tips that you can use to achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Oral hygiene is more than just having white teeth and brushing regularly. October is a National Dental Hygiene Month which is dedicated to promoting healthy mouths across the countries, raising awareness on importance of good oral health, and also celebrating the hard work of dental hygienist. Read on to know the tips that you can use to achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums.
1. Brush regularly by using small circular motions. Avoid brushing aggressively or using a hard bristled brush as this can damage tooth enamel and gums.
2. Visit a dentist every 6 months for a checkup to prevent cavities and cleaning the teeth.
3. Floss regularly (once a day) as it helps to remove plague and bacteria from between the teeth, where a toothbrush is unable to reach. This also helps prevent bad breath which arises due to accumulation of food debris between the teeth.
4. Use toothpaste and mouthwash with fluoride content as it helps prevent cavities.
5. Mouthwash is necessary to maintaining a good oral health as it reduces the amount of acid in the mouth, cleans hard-to-brush areas in and around the gums, and re-mineralizes the teeth.
It also helps to eliminate any bad mouth odour.
6. Avoid Smoking and using of other tobacco products as it results in discoloration of teeth, accumulation of tartar and plaque, bad breath, gum diseases, and even increases the risk of developing of oral cancer.
7. Drink water instead of sugary beverages as it can lead to high risk of developing cavities.
8. Limit Sugary Food Intake and starch as that can also lead to cavities.
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