Dental Care

Regular Cleaning Of Teeth:
1.The Ideal Toothbrush: There are endless shapes and sizes of toothbrushes available. It is best to opt for simply designed or slightly angulated tooth brush. The ideal brush length is with a head of approx 2.5com. Nylon bristles are better than natural bristles since they are easy maintainence and more hygienic. Medium textured brushes cause very little injury to the gums.

How Often Should You Replace Your Brush?
4-6 weeks is the longevity of a medium bristle toothbrush. After this the tooth brush needs to be replaced.

How Frequently Should You Brush Your Teeth?
After each meal is the ideal time to brush your teeth. But the most important time to brush the teeth is before going to bed. When we sleep the flow of saliva is reduced and any particle remaining in the mouth during the night causes the most damage.

The Toothpaste:
Toothpastes are a subsidiary to the brush. They clean and polish accessible surfaces of the teeth. The main constituents of toothpastes are mild abrasives, soaps, detergents, coloring agents and flavoring agents. However additional substances like ammonium salts, chlorophyll, flourides and clove are used these days. Flouridated toothpastes help in preventing cavity with success. Salt and bicarb of soda are inexpensive and effective substitutes of toothpastes. Avoid rubbing lime juice on the teeth as it can damage the teeth.

Dental Floss:
The toothbrush does not clean in between the teeth properly. Dental floss is the best way to clean it. Waxed and un-waxed floss is available in the market. Wrap the floss around two fingers and gently pull back and fro between the teeth. Be careful that you avoid damage to the gums. It is best to consult your dentist before using it yourself.

Dentist And Oral Hygiene:
Regular visits to the dentist ensure the complete elimination of decay and stagnation. Various methods like scaling, polishing and filling the teeth, and carrying out corrective techniques are done by the dentist. It prevents accumulation of food in the teeth. The dentist advises you on oral hygiene techniques. Visit at least once in 6 months.