General Measures For Good Oral Hygiene
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Select the right quality of tooth brush which should be short, soft and have uniformly trimmed bristles
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Brush teeth at least twice a day for 2-3 minutes particularly at night before going to sleep.
- Use right technique of teeth brushing
- Never use force while brushing
- Avoid too much sugar and aerated drinks
- Avoid eating in between meals, if can not be avoided rinse your mouth or preferably brush your teeth
- Ensure regular dental checkup at 6 monthly interval
Tooth brushing is extremely important for cleaning teeth, for massage of the surrounding gums and maintaining oral hygiene. Regular brushing keeps the tooth surface free of plaque, which is soft material that gets deposited on the tooth surface and is the cause of dental caries and periodontal problems