10 Tips for Keeping
Your Teeth Healthy
Good oral hygiene and regular visits
to the dentist will help you maintain healthy
teeth and gums.
Here are some tips to help you look after
your teeth.
1.
Brush at least twice a day.
The best time to brush teeth is after meals.
Choose a toothbrush with a small head for
better access to back teeth.
Soft bristles are kinder on your gums.
2.
Use fluoridated toothpaste.
Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and
reduces your risk of decay.
3.
Brush thoroughly.
Tooth brushing should take between two
and three minutes.
4.
Floss your teeth daily.
Use a slow and
gentle sawing motion.
5.
Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks,
cordials and fruit juices.
Food acids soften tooth material and
dissolve the minerals in tooth enamel,
causing holes (cavities or caries).
In severe cases, teeth may be ‘eaten’
right down to the gum.
6.
Limit sugary foods.
Bacteria in dental
plaque change sugars into acids.
7.
Protect your teeth from injury.
Wear a mouth guard or full-face helmet
when playing sports.
8.
Try to save a knocked out tooth.
If possible, hold the tooth back in place
while you seek immediate dental advice.
If this is not possible, wrap the tooth in
plastic or place it in milk and seek dental
advice immediately.
9.
Avoid using your teeth for anything
other than chewing food.
If you use them to crack nuts,
remove bottle tops or rip open packaging,
you risk chipping or even breaking your teeth.
10.
See your dentist for regular check-ups.
You should also visit your dentist
if you have a dental problem such as a
toothache or bleeding gums.
"Patient safety is always
a top priority"
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