How to have good oral health?

A healthy and beautiful smile is the greatest asset. It is your responsibility to maintain it. For this, you have to take good care of your oral health. If you have well shaped, well aligned and white teeth, you will surely have a bright and beautiful smile. On the other hand if your teeth are discolored, decayed or missing, you will feel hesitation in even opening your mouth in front of others. Teeth are very important part of your body. They provide a proper shape to your face. They help you in eating and chewing as well. Being so important, your teeth need best care.

Taking care of oral health not only involves keeping your teeth healthy but it also involves taking proper care of your gums, tongue and jaws. There are many problems that may trouble you badly if you do not adopt good oral hygiene such as plaque, gum disease, oral cancer, tooth decay, etc. If you don’t want to face any of these oral health problems, you should do the things given below-

·         Brush your teeth twice a day- The most important step that you have to take to ensure good oral health is brushing your teeth twice a day and in a proper way. It is recommended by dentists to brush your teeth after having meals.  You should brush your teeth after having dinner and before going to bed at night and then again you have to brush your teeth when you wake up in the morning. It is better to use fluoride toothpaste to brush your teeth as fluoride reduces the risk of tooth decay and make your tooth enamel harder. If you have sensitive gums, you should use toothbrush that has soft bristles.

·         Do flossing everyday- Proper flossing helps to remove food particles and plaque that settles in between your teeth where even your toothbrush cannot reach. Plaque formation on teeth leads to gum disease and tooth decay. That is why flossing on regular basis is recommended by dentists. You can use about 18 inches of nylon floss for flossing your teeth properly. You have to hold the floss tightly with your finger and thumb and then gently curve it in between every tooth. Use it in up and down motion within your teeth. You should use clean section of floss on every tooth. After flossing, you can rinse your mouth to clean it properly.

Regular dental checkup- Whether you are suffering from any dental problem or not, it is essential for you to visit your Dental Clinic in Pune for regular checkup within every 3 to 6 months. Regular dental checkup makes you know whether your teeth and gums are absolutely healthy or not. During regular checkup, your dentist will also perform a checkup for oral cancer to keep you safe from such a big oral health problem. Dental Care And Treatment In Pune includes treatment of oral cancer and other dental problems.