Healthy home

Many people take their teeth for granted. The ability to speak and chew and swallow the food is not something that people tend to think on a daily basis. That is, until there is a problem with his teeth, stories such as:

* Tooth sensitivity and pain
* the loss of teeth due to decay or infection
* Irritation or infection of the gums
* Cavities

The most important way to prevent these dental problems occurring is to practice good oral hygiene, including oral hygiene. Good oral hygiene is effective only if a habit, and those who receive dental treatment itself, which generally have oral health total.

Characteristics of good oral hygiene

It is well known that brushing teeth is a good thing. However, the reasons for the correct frequency pin and not so common.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that children and adults accept brushing teeth twice a day with a “floss fluoride toothpaste ADA or use an alternative between the teeth once a day. The acts of brushing and flossing help harmful plaque (bacteria) that the area can attack the teeth, between teeth and gums for Delete. If left on the teeth, his native country after the plaque on teeth to form hard tartar or calculus. The result is the possibility of tooth decay and gum disease that can destroy the teeth.

Other good habits of oral hygiene Sound

* Eat a well balanced
* By limiting the amount of sugar or starch in the diet of
* Avoid frequent snacks throughout the day

Tooth Brushing 101

Under the ADA, there is a “good” method of brushing and flossing. Some might be surprised to learn that brushing and flossing difficult not recommended. People must move to a clean environment, a toothbrush with soft bristles approach crowned with a fluoride toothpaste with care in all areas of the teeth, including top, bottom, rear, front, and inside the outside. The toothbrush should be cleaned in an oblique angle of 45 degrees, including the gums.

It is recommended that replaces teeth brushes every 3-4 months or sooner if the bristles start to lose their shape.

In silk, the gentle movements to help the floss between teeth to remove food particles and plaque. Flossing also on the gums, gently curving in the area between the teeth and gums.

Role of oral health

It seems that people on their meticulous dental care at home will not have to go to a dentist. This could not be further from the truth. In fact, the ADA recommends that people of all ages to go to the dentist every 6 months for a dental examination.

Regardless of how a person brushing and flossing at home, it is impossible to remove all the plaque. Dentists and dental hygienists take home dental care a step further with professional teeth cleaning:

* Remove stubborn deposits or hidden Saar
* Identify problem areas, stories such as cavities, gum disease or tooth decay
* Make the oral cancer screening