Achieving Healthy Teeth with a Lifetime of Care

Taking care of your teeth and your oral health is one of the leading health programs in lifelong. Although there are some factors affecting your teeth and oral health, it will be so helpful if you know how to take care of your teeth. The first thing everybody knows about oral health and healthy teeth is brushing. Brushing may seem easy and not important to many of us. However, this simple act can even prevent tooth and alveolar bone loss. Dr. Behnam Bohlouli from Smile Point Dental in a Faze article argues that you should consider preservation stages after tooth loss or tooth extraction to prevent bone loss. So it is better to take brushing into consideration before it is too late.

Anyway, we learned to brush our teeth twice a day. But this is not the only tip. you must take the right steps every day to take care of them and prevent problems. This includes preparing oral care products as well as taking care of daily habits. Let’s take a look at some tips in this regard.

• As mentioned above, the general recommendation is to brush at least twice a day. Many of us are still oblivious to brushing our teeth at night. But brushing before going to bed kills germs and plaque that build up during the day. How to brush your teeth is as important as the time of brushing. Brush at least twice a day, and brush your teeth and gums. Brush 30 minutes to 1 hour after each meal if you can. Apply a small amount of toothpaste containing fluoride to the toothbrush head. Use a soft toothbrush. A small circular motion on the teeth is the right way of moving the toothbrush. Continue cleaning each tooth with this movement. Place the tips of the hair against the gum line. Avoid squeezing until the hair is straight on the teeth. The suggested time for brushing is usually two to three minutes. The last point is replacing your toothbrush with a new one, which should be done every three to four months.
• Do not forget to brush your tongue since plaque can also form on it. This should be done very gently. This can not only lead to bad breath but also other oral health problems.

• Use floss with your toothbrush. It’s not just small pieces of porridge or broccoli that may get stuck between your teeth. Flossing stimulates the gums and also reduces plaque and inflammation in the area. Flossing can be especially difficult for young children and the elderly with osteoarthritis. Instead of giving up, look for tools that can help you floss your teeth.
• The next part of your daily oral care program should be mouthwash. But not just every mouthwash. Disinfectant mouthwash is the best one. Mouthwash can be used before or after brushing and flossing. Rinse daily with disinfectant mouthwash to help kill bacteria that cause plaque, premature gum disease, and bad breath. Fluoride mouthwash also helps prevent tooth decay. Some mouthwashes contain both antibacterial and fluoride products.

The last step is having a regular appointment with your dentist. Sometimes despite observing all the oral health tips and caring about your teeth, there are some dental problems that your dentist will diagnose. If you have a regular checkup, these dental problems will be treated fast and easily. But if you ignore this point, you will probably have more serious dental problems by the passage of time.