Introduction to Dental hygiene:

 Introduction to Dental hygiene:

For a healthy smile, you must practice good oral hygiene. Dental hygiene refers to the practice of keeping the mouth, teeth and gums clean and healthy to prevent diseases. Nowadays because of the ongoing lifestyle Dental hygiene are often taken for granted but it is one of the most essential part of our regular schedule.

Importance of dental hygiene:

If we go into the basics we have always been told to brush regularly and that to especially two times a day specifically morning and night but ever wondered why yes the reason is in the night especially bacteria are more active and they develop a culture media in which they develop more easily and causes cavities in tooth leading to various gum diseases, bad breath problems like halitosis, gingivitis, periodontitis.
Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and several other gum diseases and even these are several oral manifestations related to systemic diseases like diabetes, arthritis. Practicing good dental hygiene is so important because it can prevent these type of oral disease and dental problems.
Good oral dental hygiene and brushing removes the plaque that causes tooth decay and stimulates your gums to prevent gum disease. Regular visits to dentist leads to detection of early disease, you should visit your dentist every six months.
Good Oro-Dental hygiene can prevent diseases like gingivitis (inflammation of gums) It can further develop into periodontitis that can further cause serious infections and tooth loss.

Quick tips to maintain dental hygiene:

Eat healthy and avoid sugary snacks. You can use refine sugars.
Rinse mouth daily two times especially after meals
Go to your dentist for dental examinations every six months
Brush regularly twice a day
There are many interdental brushes/floss which can be used to maintain dental hygiene.
Try to use Fluoridated water.
Floss and mouthwashes can also be used.
Avoid Tobacco consumption.
Limit intake of beverages like coffee, alcohol, cold drinks
Clean your tongue daily with a tongue scraper.

Medical Content Writer for dental hygeine:

Dr. Priyanka dadhwal B.D.S(dental surgeon) Certified in advanced rotary endodontics

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