Dental Check-ups Tips

Don't rush, when you brush: For maximum results, brush your teeth for atleast 2 to 3 minutes.

Completely dry your toothbrush after each use.

Eating a piece of cheese after a meal helps in pulling away some of the plaque and leftover tiny food particles from meals. And since it contains calcium, it adds to the health of teeth and bones as well.

Proper flossing is essential to remove the plaque and remaining food particles from the mouth, where the toothbrush cannot reach easily, i.e., between the teeth and under the gumline.

Retainers should also be cleaned regularly with a toothbrush and a toothpaste using lukewarm water.

Visit a dentist regularly for oral health checkups.

If you are constantly engaged in sports-related activities, always wear a mouthguard to protect your mouth and orthodontic appliances while playing.

99% of the plaque can be removed by the use of waterjets along with daily brushing.

Flossing is important to remove all the deposits which are present between the teeth as this space is usually inaccessible by our regular brushing techniques.

Half-yearly dental check-ups should be added to your to-do list. Don't forget dental treatment is not expensive but neglection is. Regular dental check-ups can help you with early diagnosis and treatment. Teeth are valuable not only for facial appearance but a mandate for chewing. If you can't chew your food properly it would lead to digestive problems.
So say yes to dental check-ups every 6 months.