Oral Hygiene

Oral Hygiene Tips:
  • Brush teeth regularly (minimum 2 times in a day). Use soft-bristled toothbrush. Follow the proper method of tooth brushing. Change brush after every 1 or 2 months. Recommendation for use of fluoride toothpaste:
  1. For children below 4 years: Fluoride toothpaste is not recommended. 
  2. For children 4-6 years: Brushing daily once with fluoride toothpaste and other two times without paste. 
  3. For children 4-6 years: Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and once without paste.
  4. Above 10 years: Brushing three times with fluoride paste.
  • Without toothpaste (mentioned above), do not use fluoride-containing substances without doctor/dentist's advice.
  • Clean teeth and mouth with water every time after taking foods.
  • Floss minimum 2 times a day.
  • Reduce sweet and sticky foods. Wash your teeth properly every time after taking these foods.
  • Floss at least once a day to remove food particles and plaque between your teeth
  • Clean your dentures well.
  • Brush your tongue. 
  • Even if you brush and floss your teeth regularly, all plaque or calculus can’t be removed. More plaque develops with time. So, regular professional tooth cleaning is very important. For this purpose visit your dentist every six to 12 months.

Poor Oral Hygiene:

Poor oral hygiene causes several Dental Problems. These are-


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