Oral Hygiene

Oral Hygiene Mouth Spa

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one’s mouth clean and free from diseases and this can be achieved by brushing twice daily and regular dental check-up.

Here are a few tips for a good oral hygiene:

  • Brush twice daily with a medium bristled brush and toothpaste containing fluoride.
  • Ensure that the bristle of your brush is not too soft and is not hard because using hard brushes will damage your gum and teeth with long term use.
  • When buying toothpaste, ensure that it contains fluoride. Fluoride is a natural mineral which helps in strengthening the tooth enamel, making it more resistant to tooth decay.
  • Brushing with the right techniques also ensures that you effectively remove tartar from your teeth; the bristles are placed at angle 45 degree to the gum and moved in circular motions. Strokes are repeated around 20 times, 3 teeth at a time. On the inner aspect of the front teeth, the brush is pressed from the gum line in an outward manner.
  • It is important to change your toothbrush every 3 months or once you notice the bristles are flaring out. You should also change your toothbrush after a cold.
  • Visit your dentist every 6 months with or without any complaint for a routine checkup.
  • Do not use tooth picks, the use of a dental floss is advised, as tooth picks damage the gums.
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