Resumo de How To Keep Those Pearly Whites Perfect(dentistry)

TEN THINGS TO KEEP THOSE PEARLY WHITES PERFECT Gone are the days when people used to visit the dentist only when they have a toothache or notice an advanced stage of tooth decay. Awareness among the masses is tremendous and they value their teeth much more than pearls. Teeth are the most important part of your smile and they contribute to your looks. Maintaining oral hygeine is the best way to free your teeth from cavities and other dental disorders. So let me tell you a few simple things to keep those pearly whites perfect asPrevention is better than cure.1. First and foremost is your brushing habit. Brush your teeth at least twice a day or after each meal. Choose a brush with soft bristles. Don t apply a lot of pressure while brushing as it could lead to wearing of teeth and damage your gums. It is always necessary to gargle your mouth with water after having food. It washes away the food particles lodged in between the teeth. Clean your tongue by gently scrubbing it with the bristles of your toothbrush. Coated tongue will lead to foul odour.2. Flossing is a must as there are many areas where a toothbrush is not accessible for example the areas in between the teeth. It is very useful in removing food deposits and plaque from inter dental areas (areas in between the teeth). It should be done once daily. If plaque is not effectively removed it may harden to form calculus. If left untreated it leads to gingivitis. It is a condition where gums are inflamed and swollen which can even progress to periodontitis. It is an advanced destruction where the supporting structures of the tooth are damaged.3. Food habits play an important role. Avoid sweet and sticky food which adhere to the tooth surfaces and lead to plaque formation. Plaque is a thin film which forms on tooth surfaces and contains organisms leading to decay and gum diseases. In case you have a sweet tooth and cannot resist sweets then have them along with the meals rather than in between the meals. Avoid aerated drinks as they contain a lot of sugar and they reduce the ph of Oral environment and render it acidic thus eroding the teeth and often making them an easy prey for micro organisms.4. Drink a lot of water. It improves as well as increases the secretion of saliva.Saliva has a lubrication property of washing away the food debris lodged in between the teeth. Saliva also has an anti bacterial effect. Foodstuffs like cheese lead to decrease amount of decay in teeth.5. Oral hygiene measures apply to children and infants too. After feeding yourbaby wipe his\her gums using a wet cloth. Frequent consumption of milk and juices with the feeding bottle is harmful to teeth. This can lead to rampant decay of teeth. This is called Baby bottle tooth decay or Nursing bottle caries. This type of decay has been seen with prolonged breast feeding at night. Infants should notbe put to sleep with liquids other than water. Breast and bottle feeding after 12 ? 14 months will increase the incidence of decay.6.Incorpate the habit of tooth brushing in your child. Supervise your child?s brushing upto the age of 8 or 9 as children may swallow toothpaste because of the taste. Do not give the child lots of chocolates and sweets just to keep him \ her happy. If your child cannot resist sweets see that he\she has limited intakes along with the meals and not in between the meals.7. Plaque detection can be done at home using disclosing tablets. A tablet is chewed in the mouth. It has a dye which stains the plaque present in different aspects of the tooth. This can be used after tooth brushing to check the effectiveness. 8. Your personal habits also determine the condition of your teeth. Smoking and Tobacco chewing can stain your teeth. It can cause bad breath and other dental disorders. It can lead to gingivitis. And if untreated may progress to periodontitis. It is also a predisposing factor for cancer.9. Dental mouthwashes are available for bad breath, bleeding gums, sensitive teeth. Using them once a day may prove beneficial. These are anti bacterial thus reducing decay causing micro organisms and also freshen up your breath.10. Visit your dentist once in 6 months. In certain areas of your teeth toothbrush is not accessible. So a professional cleaning is mandatory. Your child should also be taken to the dentist periodically. If you have mal aligned teeth, they are specialized persons to bring them back to alignment using braces and sometimes extraction. Cosmetic dentistry is so advanced that you have the options of teeth whitening and even altering the contour of your teeth to make you look better.Supriya BhatMangaloreKarnatakaIndia

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