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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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