Dental Cleaning Tips

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.

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.

A loss of tooth or teeth is one of the biggest dental problems that someone can face. The irony is that people consider loss of teeth to be very insignificant. But in reality loss of teeth can lead to not only cosmetic problems, but also functional problems and an unstable chewing mechanism.

Loss of teeth can lead to many problems. Some of them are:
1. Supra eruption of opposing teeth
2. Compromised efficiency of chewing
3. Adjacent teeth might drift into the space created b...more

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.

There is more to dental and overall health than what meets the eye! there is a potential link between periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and systemic health problems as described in the image. So maintaining good oral hygiene is an important step in maintaining overall health.

The recommended oral hygiene routine that should be followed-
1) brush your teeth thoroughly twice a day.
2) clean between your teeth with floss or another type of interdental cleaner once a day.
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Eating a well-balanced diet gives your gums and teeth the important nutrients and minerals they need to stay strong and resist infections.

Brush twice a day, keep tooth problems away: brushing twice a day removes the tiny left out food particles from the mouth and keeps it fresher and cleaner.