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1. Brush your teeth twice a day. Don’t underestimate its importance. This is a simple step that should never be overlooked. Brushing your teeth in the morning and more importantly again at night is important to remove plaque build-up and bacteria that lead to tooth decay and periodontal disease. The Modifies Bass technique where you should hold the brush head at 45 degrees angle, partly on the gums, and gently move the brush in tiny circular motions or small horizontal strokes 20 times on each tooth shall improve your oral hygienesignificantly. Note: Do not brush too vigorously as it can damage your gums and teeth.
2. Floss daily. Your brushing is not complete without flossing. Floss can reach the crevices too small for your brush bristles, so it’s a necessary step for a clean mouth.
3. Oral Irrigators. These are newer cleaning aids which pump water in a steady or pulsating manner and flushing out food and bacterial byproducts.
4. Skip the sugar. Sugary and starchy foods cause are action in your mouth that leads to tooth decay. Sugar reacts with the bacteria in your saliva to form an acid that erodes your tooth enamel, the outer protective layer of your teeth.
5. Swish with mouthwash. For an added boost to your oral hygiene routine, rinse with an anti-bacterial mouthwash which is prescribed by your dentist.
6. Use fluoride toothpaste.Fluoride helps strengthen your tooth enamel to combat tooth decay.
7. Brush your tongue. Don’t neglect your tongue! Your tongue harbour's bacteria too, so use your toothbrush or a tongue scraper to give it a cleaning.
8. Pay attention to your mouth and gums. Note when your gums look inflamed or if you spot blood while brushing. Don’t ignore aches and pains. Consult your dentist to make sure it’s not a symptom of something serious.
Parents play a very important role in making sure that oral hygiene practices are taught early in childhood. Restrict bottle feeding to meal times. Avoid putting your baby to sleep with a bottle. The milk or juice that pools in the mouth will bathe teeth in the sugars on which bacteria feed. Before their teeth grow in, get your baby accustomed to regular oral care by wiping their gums twice per day with a clean, soft, thin cloth, such as a handkerchief.
2. Floss daily. Your brushing is not complete without flossing. Floss can reach the crevices too small for your brush bristles, so it’s a necessary step for a clean mouth.
3. Oral Irrigators. These are newer cleaning aids which pump water in a steady or pulsating manner and flushing out food and bacterial byproducts.
4. Skip the sugar. Sugary and starchy foods cause are action in your mouth that leads to tooth decay. Sugar reacts with the bacteria in your saliva to form an acid that erodes your tooth enamel, the outer protective layer of your teeth.
5. Swish with mouthwash. For an added boost to your oral hygiene routine, rinse with an anti-bacterial mouthwash which is prescribed by your dentist.
6. Use fluoride toothpaste.Fluoride helps strengthen your tooth enamel to combat tooth decay.
7. Brush your tongue. Don’t neglect your tongue! Your tongue harbour's bacteria too, so use your toothbrush or a tongue scraper to give it a cleaning.
8. Pay attention to your mouth and gums. Note when your gums look inflamed or if you spot blood while brushing. Don’t ignore aches and pains. Consult your dentist to make sure it’s not a symptom of something serious.
Parents play a very important role in making sure that oral hygiene practices are taught early in childhood. Restrict bottle feeding to meal times. Avoid putting your baby to sleep with a bottle. The milk or juice that pools in the mouth will bathe teeth in the sugars on which bacteria feed. Before their teeth grow in, get your baby accustomed to regular oral care by wiping their gums twice per day with a clean, soft, thin cloth, such as a handkerchief.
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