22 Mar Healthy Teeth in 5 Steps
Many people think that they will lose some of their teeth, especially as they get older. It is not a dream to eat with your own teeth at the age of 80. You can prevent tooth loss by taking into account some simple recommendations.
You can achieve healthy teeth thanks to 5 particularly prominent measures:
- regular brushing
- using dental floss
- dentist check
- abstain from smoking
- Drinking a glass of water or milk after meals
Brushing and flossing twice a day is the basis of dental health. This habit, which prolongs the life of the teeth and helps prevent problems that may arise in later ages, should be acquired especially in childhood. The brush should not be too hard and brushing should not be done with too much pressure. Many people push the toothbrush excessively for white teeth, however, this action does not whiten the teeth and causes abrasion. The habit of wetting the brush before brushing the teeth is also wrong. Water causes toothpaste to lose its active ingredient. With the aesthetic dental treatments and teeth whitening procedures applied in our clinic, it is possible to achieve permanent and healthy teeth more easily. Teeth should be brushed in circular motions for 2 minutes. The back surfaces of the teeth, back teeth and tongue should also be brushed. Since the front surfaces of the front teeth are brushed predominantly, caries usually occurs on the back teeth. The back surfaces of the teeth are also brushed less, so the formation of tartar is more. In order to prevent these, it is necessary to brush each area in equal time. In the last step, the areas that the brush cannot reach should be cleaned with dental floss.
By checking your mouth and teeth yourself, you can notice changes and take precautions. If there are changes in your mouth such as broken teeth, swelling of the gums, non-healing wounds, discoloration, you should consult a dentist. Especially since smokers are at greater risk, these checks should not be neglected. Brushing your teeth as soon as you eat disrupts the acid balance in your mouth. However, a glass of water or milk neutralizes intraoral acids. You should brush your teeth at least half an hour after eating.
Regular dental check-ups are the last step of healthy teeth. With regular visits every 6 months, you can ensure that newly formed oral and dental problems are treated.