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Teeth Care
Dental problems are a major cause for concern and unfortunately due to poor dental hygiene have become a common problem. Most adults are affected by gum diseases include gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis (where pus-filled pockets from between the teeth and gum).
As per the statistics of World Health Organization (WHO), dental cavities and periodontal (gum) disease are the two most common oral diseases. As estimated, about one-third of the population in
developing countries or close to 1.3 billion people require oral/dental pain relief.
The decay of the teeth begins when bacteria in the mouth convert the sugars and carbohydrates you eat into acid. This forms a plaque, a sticky deposit that clings to teeth. The plaque causes destruction of the tooth’s outer enamel surface and reasons cavities. The decay takes at least two years in permanent teeth but less in primary teeth. The initial formation of acid happens just in the first 20 minutes of consuming food.
Just follow these steps to make you free from teeth problems.
Take care to brush your teeth at least twice a day. This includes morning and evening or after every meal or snack. Take care to use dental floss before brushing, preferably at night. This helps in cleaning the areas that toothbrush can’t reach.
In case of babies’ clean try to clean their gums twice a day with a moist cotton ball.
Make it a point to visit the dentist twice a year even if you are not suffering from any problems.
Use a fluoride tooth paste when brushing and also get fluoride from supplements, mouthwashes, apples, eggs, sea foods and tea.
Following these simple steps can help you avoid dental problems and give you beautiful healthy teeth for life.
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