How to maintain oral health

Steps on How to Maintain Oral Health

• Visit your dentist regularly for dental check ups and hygiene services like oral prophylaxis. This should be a practice that we need to maintain starting from the day that our first tooth erupts. Be proactive and schedule appointments with your dentist. Having a good and strong relationship with your dentist will not only save you money but will also save your teeth.
• Pay attention to what you eat and drink. Your food intake plays a major role in maintaining proper dental care. When you snack in between meals, you are increasing your chances of getting tooth decay. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a more healthy and nutritious diet which has low sugar content, because food that is high in sugar turns into acid and dissolves calcium, which protects our teeth.

• Brush your teeth regularly every after meal and before going to bed. But you have to take note that you have to practice proper brushing technique, not too hard or too soft. Make sure to move your brush in circular motion for around 3 minutes and avoid hitting your gums in the process. Also, it is not enough to just clean your entire mouth using a toothbrush and toothpaste, therefore, you must consider flossing before brushing.
• Consider proper gum maintenance. Aside from your teeth, your gum is just as important in maintaining oral health. Aside from tooth decay, gum disease is one of the major threats to a person’s overall dental health. You may consider deep cleaning to prevent and reduce the risk of gum diseases. Discuss with your dentist so he can prescribe specific mouthwash or medication for the deep cleaning process.
• Work on lessening the level of your stress. Are you aware that stress can weaken your teeth? Too much stress may result to neglect of personal