Follow these Ten Principles, Get Your Teeths Solid & Healthy
- Brush properly twice every day (in the morning and before going to sleep at night). The brush should be replaced with a new one every two months.
- Do not brush for more than two or three minutes. Only soft or ultra soft brush should be used.
- Rinse the mouth thoroughly with water every time after eating. The mouth should be kept clean without food particles.
- Pin and tooth pick should not be used to remove food stuck between teeth. Only dental floss or intra-oral brushes should be used.
- Gargle the mouth frequently with hot water mixed with cristal salt and turmeric. This protects the gums and teeth from infection.
- A general check-up should be done with a dentist once every six months.
- Once every six months the plaque and calculus on the tooth should be removed by scaling process.
- When the problem caused to the teeth is minor, the appropriate treatment should be done as per the advice of the dentist.
- Eat a balanced diet rich in fiber.
- Things like tobacco, gutka, pan parag which are harmful to oral health should be kept away. There is a risk of oral cancer due to these.
