A Guide on Dental Health - How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

What is gum disease?
Gum disease is caused by bacteria that keep your teeth when they are not clean. Dentists film of bacteria called plaque. If you leave plaque on your teeth, gums become red, swollen, sore and May even bleed when you brush them. May you have bad breath. If gum disease is not treated the teeth will become loose and may eventually fall out.

How do I keep my mouth healthy?

• you should keep your teeth and gums clean, good grooming is very important.
• You should avoid sugary foods and drinks between meals.
• You should cut back on carbonated drinks and acidic.

How do I brush my teeth and gums?

• Brush your teeth for two minutes in the morning and for two minutes before bedtime.
• Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride.
• Choose a toothbrush with a small head to reach every corner of the mouth.
• Brush every surface of every tooth.
• Make sure the fibers to the part where the tooth joins the gum. This is where plaque collects.
• Move the toothbrush in small circular movements and gentle scrubbing.
• Dental floss or inter-dental brushes May be helpful for cleaning between the teeth. Your dentist can show you how to use them properly.
• You can use the detection of tablets containing harmless paint to stain plaque, which is easily seen to be removed.

is an electric toothbrush better? The use of electric toothbrushes can be fun, but it will only work well if you use it properly. This is not a magic wand! Use the type of brush that works best for you.

Why should I avoid sugary foods and drinks between meals? Every time you eat or drink something sugary, bacteria in the mouth produce acids. Acid attacks can last up to an hour after eating or piti.Češće eat or drink something sugary, it is likely to cause tooth decay. Try to reduce the number of times you have sugary foods or drinks by keeping this at meals.

Avoid sugary snacks such as pastries, cakes and biscuits between meals. Avoid sugary drinks such as fruit squashes, natural fruit juices and milk shakes in between meals.

Why are soft drinks, acidic and bad for my teeth? Fruit juices, sports drinks and carbonated beverages (even those without sugar) contain acid. These acids can dissolve the outer surface of the tooth (enamel). This is called erosion, the teeth become thinner and are more likely to chip. They can also become sensitized.

more likely to drink carbonated beverages or acidic drink the more likely you are to damage your teeth. So cut down on carbonated drinks and acidic.

What is acidic foods a? Fruits such as oranges and lemons and contain acids that dissolve your teeth if you eat large amounts every day.

What can I drink between meals? Plain water and milk is best for your teeth.

What can I eat between meals? Sugar free or low-sugar foods are best. The proposals include bread, cheese, sandwiches, vegetables, nuts or fruit.

What el can be done to my teeth healthy?

• Use dental floss or brush inderdental every day to remove plaque from between teeth.
• Using the alcohol-free fluoride mouthwash can help reduce plaque, strengthen teeth and freshen breath.
• Visit your dentist regularly to check teeth and gums are healthy.
• Chewing sugarless gum after meals reduces the risk of tooth decay.

Can smoking and drinking alcohol affect my teeth and gums? Smoking causes staining of teeth, bad breath, gum disease, tooth loss and mouth cancer.

Some alcoholic drinks are acidic and very sweet, and some mixer drinks contain acids, so these drinks can cause tooth decay and erosion if they are often consumed in large quantities.

REMEMBER

• Brush your teeth for 2 minutes at least twice a day.
• Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
• Replace your toothbrush regularly.
• Eat a balanced, healthy diet and cut down on carbonated drinks and acidic.
• Avoid foods and drinks between meals.
• Visit your dentist regularly.

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