A dentist should take care of the oral health of each individual and monitor the condition of his or her patients during regular six-month examinations and, depending on the need, give appropriate pieces of advice. However, your oral hygiene is primarily a concern of your own, and you should approach it like that. People usually say that the smile is the shortest distance between two people, and dentistry is exactly focused on it: to give you healthy and bright teeth that you have always dreamed of and to make your smile more beautiful than ever. Personal hygiene and proper nutrition are two factors that can be beneficial for your oral health and teeth, while in everyday life, there are many ways and means for good maintenance of mouth and tooth hygiene. It is why we bring you the list of some of the crucial rules for healthier teeth. Take a look at it.
- Personal Hygiene
This is more or less the most obvious and the most familiar rule to maintain healthy teeth. Using a toothbrush and toothpaste is the most commonly used method as it crucially contributes to the cleanliness and freshness of the mouth. Without this, at least twice in a day, everything else is more or less a waste of time.
- Toothbrushes
Due to the large and varied offer of toothbrushes, proper selection is the first step towards good oral hygiene. Sometimes you brush your teeth several times a day, but you use the wrong toothbrush, and you should definitely avoid that by asking for advice from your dentist.
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- Toothpaste
The basic and most important ingredient of toothpaste is fluoride, which is in the form of sodium fluoride or monofluorophosphate, and there are also abrasives, sweeteners, dyes and various flavors. Similarly like with a toothbrush, you should also ask your dentist about the most convenient toothpaste, and contribute to your healthier teeth.
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- Dental floss
Dental floss is an important part of oral hygiene because its regular use prevents gum disease. It is particularly effective in cleaning the space between two teeth, that is, where the standard toothbrush cannot reach, thus being highly important when it comes to maintaining health in that regard.
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- Mouthwash
A significant part of good oral health can also be attributed to the use of mouthwash. They usually contain chlorhexidine or fluorine and are mostly controlled by the dentist. Don’t go anywhere without bringing it with yourself!
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- Proper nutrition
When it comes to the oral, but also general health, it is necessary to eat raw, unprocessed food, such as fruits and vegetables. Additionally, when you wash your teeth before bedtime, make sure not to eat anything afterwards.
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- Regular check-ups
What you should be aware of is that, no matter the responsibility you have as an individual to take care of your oral health, you should not avoid regular check-ups, so you should visit your dentist at least once in a six months period. Don’t wait for the pain or to see that your teeth are not healthy anymore, but always go preventively.
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