Tooth Decay Prevention – Daily Dental Care Tips
Do you want to know the tooth (Get it? The truth!)? If you do, then we’re going to give you some advice on tooth decay prevention. In this guide from Littleton dental, we’ll bring you some daily dental care tips that can help you avoid cavities, fight the risk for gingivitis and gum disease, and help you keep your shining bright smile perfect from the very beginning!
Early Prevention
Babies love bottles, it’s a proven fact, but did you know that with babies, it’s crucial that they don’t drink too much milk or leave the bottle in their mouths for too long? Take frequent breaks to let the saliva do its job, which is to allow the breakdown of certain acids in dairy products and formulas. As soon as your baby has their first little budding tooth getting ready to show, it’s important that you get a massaging toothbrush to not only help them teeth and feel better, but also to start the habit of tooth brushing.
You Heard The Truth
If you’ve gone to the dentist at any point of your life, you’ve heard the basics, but they’re very important to keep up with even as an adult for your best oral hygiene possible. Remember to brush your teeth at least two times every single day with a fluoride toothpaste.
Even better is to brush after every single meal. It’s important that you limit sugary and super-starchy carbs (or eat them in moderation) in order to keep buildup off of your teeth. You want to use dental floss or special flossers in order to help with getting rid of extra plaque, then when you’re done with that, use a fluoride containing mouthwash or an antiseptic mouthwash (like Listerine) in order to help you fight bacteria that cause problems with your teeth and gums.
Eat Well & Supplement
You can eat nutritious meals to help fight plaque in your daily diet, as well as look for ways to supplement your fluoride on your teeth without overdoing it. There are also certain items that can help keep your teeth protected from bacterial and plaque buildup in your mouth (such as molar sealants) that can help fight early decay. It’s also crucial that you keep your dentist appointments and don’t skip them.
Get regular cleanings at least twice a year, and usually have at least one well-checkup per year in order to get the best care for your mouth that sometimes we simply cannot achieve, as we don’t have an arsenal of dental tools available to us.
Conclusion
When it comes to tooth decay, every bit of neglect you do to your gums and teeth can have a searing impact on not only your health but also your well-being. When it comes to brushing your teeth, you also don’t want to overdo it (longer than 2 minutes), as this can end up causing you to actually scrub away at healthy enamel and weaken it even more. Follow your dentist’s advice and be sure that you keep any and all appointments that are necessary for that bright smile. If you smoke or drink things like coffee, you can look into whitening toothpaste and even get professional or topical teeth whiteners, but don’t stop brushing your teeth regularly.
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