How To Prevent Tooth Decay

1. 12 Simple Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay 12 Simple Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay

2.  Your teeth are an important part of your body. They help in a number of functions such as chewing your food, providing structural support for the face muscles, and complementing your smile.  Tooth decay and gum disease are the most common dental problems amongst children and adults.  Preventing your teeth from decay should be your number one priority while maintaining your oral health.  Tooth decay usually starts with the erosion of tooth enamel and leads to holes in your teeth, called cavities. If left untreated, it can result in an infection and eventually, tooth loss.

3.  Tips to Prevent Tooth Decay: 1. It is advised to brush your teeth twice a day to remove bacteria and plaque build- up. 2. Brush your teeth properly for 2-3 minutes and change your toothbrush every 3 months or after you have fallen ill. 3. Change your eating habits. By changing your eating habits and switching to a healthy diet, not only will you keep your body healthy but also your mouth. 4. Avoid eating foods rich in sugar and carbohydrates such as candy, syrup, and chips, which can remain on the tooth surface after eating. Sugar reacts with the bacteria in your saliva to form an acid that erodes your tooth enamel - the protective layer of your teeth - and causes tooth decay.

4. 5. Get more calcium from dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese. Avoid drinking sodas, juices, and switch to unsweetened beverages. 6. Limit the number of times you eat each day to cut down on acid production and chewing your food properly can also prevent tooth decay. 7. Chew sugarless gum. Most sugarless gum contains Xylitol which is a natural sweetener. Chewing sugarless gums also stimulates saliva production which naturally washes off food particles. 8. Use a fluoride toothpaste that helps to strengthen your tooth enamel to prevent tooth decay.

5. 9. Always brush your tongue whenever you brush your teeth. Your tongue can harbour an enormous amount of different bacteria, so use your toothbrush or invest in a tongue scraper to remove and clean it. 10. Use dental floss to clean between your teeth daily. Flossing is an important step to follow in your oral care routine. Flossing cleans the hard to reach places between your teeth where the toothbrush can’t reach. 11. Rinse your mouth with an alcohol-free mouthwash. Some mouthwashes have antiseptic ingredients to help kill bacteria that cause plaque and bad breath. 12. Visit your dentist regularly. It is very important to visit a dentist twice a year to maintain your oral health. A dentist can easily see symptoms or signs of any dental problems which can be easily avoided in the initial stage.

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