I am suffering form tooth decay I am 17 year old please help me how can I prevent it?

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You may need deep cleaning along with artificial enamel filling or root canal treatment. All food & drink containing sugar, sticky food, dry mouth, improper oral hygiene that includes improper brushing, flossing, & tongue cleaning can cause tooth decay. Dental tips: - looking after your teeth helps keep your mouth in optimum condition. Ways to maintain good oral health include: ?brush your teeth twice a day, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. ?floss your teeth inter dentally once a day inter dentally ?tooth brush to be changed every 2 months. ?consume a healthy diet rich in vegetables and lean protein. ?reduce your intake of sugary foods and beverages ?.gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Drink plenty of fluoridated tap water ?drink not consume alcohol drinks. ?don?t smoke ?check your mouth regularly for any unusual sores and lesions ?visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and have regular thorough dental check-ups where your dentist will look at ?the health of both your teeth and your mouth most importantly, do not delay seeking immediate advice from a dentist or medical professional if you notice any unusual symptoms or sores on your lips or in your mouth.

Yasmin Asma Zohara · Accepted Answer

You may need deep cleaning along with artificial enamel filling or root canal treatment. All food & drink containing sugar, sticky food, dry mouth, improper oral hygiene that includes improper brushing, flossing, & tongue cleaning can cause tooth decay. Dental tips: - looking after your teeth helps keep your mouth in optimum condition. Ways to maintain good oral health include: ?brush your teeth twice a day, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. ?floss your teeth inter dentally once a day inter dentally ?tooth brush to be changed every 2 months. ?consume a healthy diet rich in vegetables and lean protein. ?reduce your intake of sugary foods and beverages ?.gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Drink plenty of fluoridated tap water ?drink not consume alcohol drinks. ?don?t smoke ?check your mouth regularly for any unusual sores and lesions ?visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and have regular thorough dental check-ups where your dentist will look at ?the health of both your teeth and your mouth most importantly, do not delay seeking immediate advice from a dentist or medical professional if you notice any unusual symptoms or sores on your lips or in your mouth.

Maj. Gen Mahesh Chander Vsm (Retd) · Answer

Brush twice daily especially at night avoid sticky foods get tt of decayed teeth by a dentist as it can not b treated with med.