Visit
the Dentist Regularly - Do
regular check ups once a year. Almost
all oral diseases
are without symptoms in their early stages;
including periodontitis, gingivitis,
decay, and oral cancer. All problems
are much easier and less expensive to
cure at the begging.
Hygiene – Tooth decay and periodontal
diseases are infections caused by a number
of specific
bacteria that live in the plaque deposits
on the surface of the teeth. Regular twice
a day hygiene will prevent the majority of
dental problems.
Fluoride- Fluoride
helps prevent decay in two ways. Fluoride
molecules integrated into tooth
structure, either systemically during development
or topically once teeth are erupted, make
the enamel more resistant to acid attack.
Bacteria use acid to dissolve tooth structure
as the integral part of the decay infection.
Topical fluoride via toothpaste and rinses
lowers bacterial counts significantly.
Sealants- Sealants
seal off microscopic caverns, in the grooves
on the biting surfaces
of back teeth. In these places decay firstly
begins because the bacteria that causes
decay easily remains in these places.
Protect
your Teeth- Protect
your teeth by wearing mouth guards for
sports. Less
obvious ways to protect your teeth from
trauma include always wearing a seatbelt.
Never use your teeth as tools. Wear a night
guard if you have bruksizam.
Stop
smoking- Smoking is
just plain terrible for your mouth. Stain
and yellow teeth
are the obvious problems, but smokers are
much more likely to suffer oral cancer
than non-smokers. Periodontal disease in
smokers is more severe, progresses faster,
and responds very poorly to treatment.
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