5 Amazing Habits To Prevent Tooth Decay

 

5 Amazing Habits To Prevent Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is the most common dental problem in the world.

80-90% of patients visiting a dental clinic complain of pain due to tooth decay. 

Tooth decay is also termed Dental Caries.

The occurrence of tooth decay can be due to multiple reasons but the most common reason is food lodgment in and around the teeth which cause invasion of bacteria.

However, the occurrence of tooth decay cannot be eliminated but its frequency can be reduced drastically if oral hygiene is maintained and better oral care habits are incorporated.

 I am going to list out “5 Oral Care Habits That Prevents Tooth Decay”.

 1.   Rinse your mouth thoroughly after every meal.

 

• This is the most basic habit but also the most important one.
• Many people ignore this habit but it plays a very crucial role in oral hygiene.

 

• Rinsing your mouth thoroughly after every meal can help in minimizing food lodgment which further helps in the reduction in tooth decays.

 

2.   Use Mouthwashes For Effective Cleaning.

 

• Mouthwashes are oral rinse solutions that ensure effective and efficient oral cavity cleaning.
• Mouthwashes come with an antiseptic property that helps in diminishing the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity. 
• Reduction in the growth of bacteria results in a decrease in the frequency of tooth decay.

                       

                                   

• Nowadays many people are searching for herbal solutions when it comes to toothpaste, mouthwashes, and other daily use products.
• I also have a solution for the people who do not want to use artificial mouthwashes; it’s a very easy home remedy or a hack.
• Use LUKEWARM WATER+SALT as a natural antiseptic mouthwash easily available in our kitchen.
• Mouthwashes are recommended to be used at least 2 times daily diluted in water for better results.

 

3.   Use of Interdental Brushes and Dental Floss.

 

• The area between 2 teeth is known as the Interdental Area. This region is the most difficult to clean with a manual toothbrush.
• Food Lodgment in the interdental area is the most common problem. It is also the area that is most prone to tooth decays.
• Tooth decay that begins in the interdental region is extremely fast-growing and can damage the tooth structure in lesser time.
• Hence, it is recommended by Dentists to use special tools to clean these areas. These special tools are Dental Floss and Interdental Brushes.
• Dental Floss is a thread-like structure that is easily passed through the tight junctions between 2 teeth to ensure effective cleaning of the interdental region. 

         

 

• Dental Floss is used between teeth having tight contacts.
• Interdental Brushes are very small brushes with tiny bristles which can pass through the gaps between 2 teeth and ensure effective cleaning of the interdental region.
• Interdental Brushes are used in between teeth that have gaps between them.

        

 

• Interdental brushes are available in different sizes based on the width of the brush hence can be customized according to the size of the gap between the teeth.
• It is recommended to do flossing daily to decrease the frequency of tooth decay.

 

4.   Brushing Your Teeth Twice Daily.

 

• Waking up in the morning, probably the first thing everyone does is brush their teeth.
• But what about the night before? Isn’t it important to brush your teeth the night before?
• The answer is “Yes”, Tooth brushing before sleeping at night has immense benefits. 

                     

 

• The bacteria in the oral cavity are most active at night when we are asleep. If the oral cavity is not clean, these bacteria invade the food remnants in the mouth, leading to tooth decay.
• Tooth Brushing at night provides asepsis hence no bacterial invasion leading to a decrease in the frequency of tooth decays.        

          

5.   Visit the Dentist  Every 6 months.

 

• Professional cleaning from your Dentist is mandatory to maintain optimum oral hygiene.
• You must be wondering, what difference does a professional cleaning make?
• The answer is a professional cleaning is done using an Ultrasonic Scaler, hence it ensures effective and efficient cleaning.                     

 

• The vibrations from the Ultrasonic Scaler can vibrate the tiniest food particle and remove plaque from all regions in and around the teeth.
• Also, visiting a Dentist every 6 months helps in regular oral checkups which also help in the early detection of tooth decays.
• Early detection of tooth decays can help in preventing the further spread of decays to adjacent teeth, also ensuring a decrease in the frequency of tooth decays.
• Small tooth decays can be restored using dental restoration.

 “Prevention is better than Cure”- is an age-old saying which stands true even now. Many people regret losing their tooth to decays which are followed by either removal of teeth or expensive treatments. But when we have methods to prevent and save our teeth let's choose this option and smile wider and brighter.

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