Tooth Decay Prevention

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Tooth Decay Prevention

Tooth Decay Prevention

Tooth Decay Has A Good Reputation in Medical World

Tooth decay affected millions of people, but it can be easily prevented. Good oral and dental hygiene can help you avoid cavities and tooth decay. Below are some tips to help prevent cavities. Ask your dentist which tips are best for you.

Tooth Decay Prevention

• Brush with fluoride toothpaste after eating or drinking. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, ideally after every meal, using fluoride-containing toothpaste. Use floss or use an interdental cleaner to clean a space between your teeth. If you can't brush after eating, at least try to rinse your mouth with water or better, with non-alcohol mouthwash. If you have a young child, ask the dentist how much fluoride toothpaste to put on your child's toothbrush so your child gets the cavity-fighting benefits without getting too much fluoride.
• Rinse your mouth. If your dentist feels you have a high risk of developing cavities, he or she may recommend that you use a mouth rinse with fluoride.
• Visit your dentist regularly. Get professional teeth cleanings and regular oral exams, which can help prevent and find problems that can’t be done with home remedies,or spot them early. Your dentist can recommend a schedule that's best for you.
• Consider dental sealants. A fissure sealant is a protective plastic coating that's applied to the chewing surface of back teeth, sealing off the grooves and crannies that tend to collect food. The sealant protects tooth enamel from plaque and acid. Sealants can help both children and adults.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends sealants for all school-age children. Sealants last up to 10 years before they need to be replaced, though they need to be checked regularly to ensure they're still intact.
• Avoid frequent snacking and sipping. Whenever you eat or drink beverages other than water, you help your mouth bacteria create acids that can destroy your tooth enamel. It can be worse if the snack which you consume contains high-simple sugar. If you snack or drink throughout the day, your teeth are under constant attack.
• Eat tooth-healthy foods. Some foods and beverages are better for your teeth than others. Avoid foods that get stuck in grooves and pits of your teeth for long periods, such as chips, candy or cookies, or brush soon after eating them. However, foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables increase saliva flow, and unsweetened coffee, tea and sugar-free gum help wash away food particles.



Make Sure to Brush Your Teeth Throughly

• Ask about antibacterial treatments. If you're especially vulnerable to tooth decay — for example, because of a medical condition — your dentist may recommend special antibacterial mouth rinses or other treatments to help cut down on harmful bacteria in your mouth.

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