10 Tips To Help Prevent Tooth Decay Everyone Should Know [An Infographic]

10 Effective Tips To Prevent Tooth Decay Infographic

We all want a beautiful smile and it is important to maintain good oral hygiene for keeping your teeth healthy. Tooth decay can lead to severe problems and unbearable pain so it is always good to eat healthy food and do regular brushing after meals. 


With this post Sydenortho - an orthodontic product and instrument supplier from India has tried to list some of the tips that when followed will help prevent tooth decay. So read some of the effective tips on how you can prevent tooth decay and get a beautiful shiny smile with healthy teeth.

Foods such as cakes, chips, candy, breads etc which contains carbohydrates (sugar & starch) when left on the teeth dissolve enamel surface of teeth. This result in dental decay also called as holes or cavities. 

Tooth decay can affect both enamel and dentin of the tooth.  

Fluoride is one of the important mineral that helps protect the teeth. It can stop early tooth decay.

How To Prevent Dental Decay?

We have created an infographic on how to prevent tooth decay which everyone should know about.

 

TIP #1: VISIT YOUR DENTIST REGULARLY

• It is important that you should visit your dentist after regular intervals. Always visit a professional dentist for dental cleanings and oral exams at least every six months.
• A professional dentist can check the early symptoms of dental problem that you might not because you haven’t experienced any pain or problem.
• Consult your dentist for fluoride supplements you can take.
  

TIP #2: BRUSH TWICE A DAY

• Brush your teeth after you take your meal or snacks. Use short and gentle strokes at 45 degree.
• If it’s not possible after every meal then rinse your mouth properly with water.
• Brushing in morning and at night should not be overlooked at all.

 

TIP #3: BRUSH YOUR TONGUE

• Your tongue also has some bacteria & so it becomes essential to clean it too.
• Make it a habit to brush your tongue with a tongue scrapper.
• You can also use a toothbrush that have tongue cleaner at one side.

 

  TIP #4: USE FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE

• Using fluoride containing toothpaste as fluoride helps in strengthening your teeth.
• Fluoride toothpaste also protects and hardening your enamel so as to combat tooth decay.
• Ask your dentist for fluoride supplements if required for teeth strengthening.

 

TIP #5: Use Mouthwash

• To protect tooth decay rinse daily with fluoride containing mouthwash.
• Use mouthwash at least twice a day after brushing your teeth.
• Use mouthwash having antiseptic ingredients which reduces cavity causing bacteria.

 

TIP #6: FLOSS DAILY

• Make it a habit to floss daily as it is essential for a clean mouth.
• Dental plague created between small space in teeth and around gums creates possibilities of tooth decay so floss your teeth to avoid it.

 

TIP #7: CONSIDER DENTAL SEALANTS

• Dental sealants are protective plastic coating used to seal the grooves, crannies where food is generally trapped.
• Sealant is applied to chewing surface of permanent back teeth to protect them from bacteria and acid that causes tooth decay.
• Ask your dentist about dental sealants to help prevent dental issues and tooth decay.

  

TIP #8: LIMIT SNACKING

• Frequent snacking with carbohydrate-containing foods and drinking beverages is an invitation for decay forming bacteria leading to cavities.
• Limit snacking and brush your teeth after eating snacks.
• If brushing is not possible swish water around your mouth and use a flosser after snacking.

 

TIP #9: DRINK SOME TAP WATER 

• Drink some tap water as most of the cities provide fluoride in water supply to prevent tooth decay.
• If you will always drink bottled water without fluoride you will miss out on fluoride benefits.
• Tap water promotes saliva production which is necessary to rinse harmful bacteria.

 

TIP #10: EAT TOOTH-HEALTHY FOODS

• Eat fresh fruits and leafy green vegetables as they help increase saliva flow.
• Avoid foods that stick to your teeth such as chips, cookies, candy, sweets etc.
• Milk, yogurt and cheese are good source of calcium.
• If you want to drink coffee & tea then drink unsweetened coffee and tea, sugar free gums with xylitol.

So, these were some of the tips which when followed can help prevent tooth decay. Regular brushing and maintaining a good oral hygiene is essential to avoid dental decay. 

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