How can we Keep our Teeth Clean and Healthy | Blog By Dr. Anshu Jindal, Paras Bliss, Panchkula

How can we keep our Teeth clean and Healthy?

How can we keep our Teeth clean and Healthy?

by: Dr. Anshu Jindal
Sr. Consultant- Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry - Paras Bliss, Panchkula

You have so many good reasons to keep your family’s teeth and gums healthy  – Their sparkling smiles, being the predominant factor. Other aspects may include being able to chew for good nutrition, avoiding toothaches and discomfort. New research suggests that gum disease can lead to other problems in the body, including increased risk of heart disease.

Following are the ways to keep your teeth healthy:

  • Always brush twice a day: Not just for children but for all age group gum diseases and tooth decay remains a big problem. Most of the teenagers have bleeding gums problem. Toothbrushes should be changed 3 to 4 times in a year. Teens that have braces need to use special toothbrushes and oral hygiene tools to brush their teeth. Older people may have trouble holding a toothbrush, in order to make brushing easy they can use an electric toothbrush.
  • Protection needed at 6 Yrs of age: At the age of 6, permanent molars come in around. In order to prevent decay in pits and fissures thin protective coatings are applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth.
  • Fluoride to be used in optimum quantity. Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and decreases the likelihood of tooth decay. Fluoride has been the biggest advance in oral health. Tooth pastes and mouth washes also contain fluoride. It should be used by children now more than a pea-sized dab on the toothbrush. But excessive fluoride can cause white spots on the teeth.
  • Chewing gums and rinse after meals: Apart from brushing and flossing, rinsing mouth with an antibacterial mouthwash can also help to prevent decay and gum problems. Chewing sugar-free gums after meals can also protect your teeth by increasing flow of saliva, which naturally washes away the bacteria and neutralizes acids.
  • Block blows to teeth.Sports and recreational activities build healthy bodies, but they can pose a threat to teeth. Most school teams now require children to wear mouth guards. But remember: unsupervised recreational activities like skateboarding and roller-blading can also result in injuries. Your dentist can make a custom-fitted mouth guard. Another option: buy a mouth guard at a sporting goods store that can be softened using hot water to form fit your mouth.
  • Don’t use tobacco: Use of tobacco can use staining in teeth and can significantly increase the risk of oral cancers and gum diseases.
  • Eat healthy: Healthy diet is essential for healthy gums and teeth. One should include nuts, grains, vegetables, fruits and dairy products for a healthy diet. Omega-3 fats commonly found in fish may also reduce inflammation.
  • Opt for a check up Dental check-up in every 6 months is recommended if you have a problem like gum disease.

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