10 ways how to take care of your teeth

07 March 2022

Why is the oral cavity so important?

Mouth is the window to your overall health. It helps us chew food and make digestion easier. That does not end here. Teeth help speak fluently, pronounce different sounds and last but not the least they create a good-looking smile and maintain the shape of our face.

"Blits Dental - Kakhaber Kharebava dental clinic Tbilisi" offers tips that will help you to make your smile harmonious and keep your mouth healthy for a long time.

Brushing teeth

One of the simplest ways to clean your teeth is by brushing your teeth regularly. Brushing your teeth is the foremost thing which is recommended by any dentist. However, it is also important how you brush and hold your toothbrush. While you brush make sure you position the toothbrush at 45 degrees over the gum line so that both tooth surface and gum line are in contact with the bristles. Ensure you brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes so that most of the surfaces of all your teeth are covered. Once you are finished with brushing your teeth, it's time to clean your tongue. Brush the surface of tongue and roof of the mouth to make sure the mouth is free from bacteria so that there is no cause for the occurrence of bad breath.

Flossing

We all know that flossing will consume a lot of time but remember one thing; even after brushing your teeth at least 40% of your teeth surface remains untouched. Flossing can help remove food particles and other harmful substances which cannot be removed with regular brushing. It also allows you to reach deep between the teeth which a toothbrush can't reach or mouthwash also cannot clean. Therefore it is recommended to floss at least once a day.

You can also use an oral irrigator to maintain hygiene. The main purpose of the irrigator is to create a thin stream of fluid under the pressure, which cleans hard-to-reach areas of the tooth from plaque, and it is especially effective for braces, implants, orthopedic crowns and veneers.

Stay away from smoking and alcohol

Avoiding tobacco is one great way you can save your teeth from great danger. Staying away from tobacco will keep you away from oral cancer and other periodontal diseases. tobacco is not the only one which can damage your teeth but alcohol is also one such substance. Periodontal treatment is necessary when various conditions affect the oral health of your gums and the regions of your jawbone.

Avoid coffee, tea and sodas

Avoiding tobacco is one great way you can save your teeth from great danger. Staying away from tobacco will keep you away from oral cancer and other periodontal diseases. Tobacco is not the only one which can damage your teeth but alcohol is also one such substance. Periodontal treatment is necessary when various conditions affect the oral health of your gums and the regions of your jawbone.

Follow healthy diet

Teeth require plenty of calcium. It is necessary that you consume healthy foods such as milk, yogurt, cheese, orange juice and other vitamin and calcium rich foods.

Visit a professional dentist

You should visit a dental professional once in 6 months so that your dental health remains checked. During these visits, you are examined to identify problems and keep you protected from them.

Limit high sugar food

When you eat sugary food, the bacteria will break down sugars and create acids leading to acid build-up on the teeth. However, eating sugary foods will not put you in trouble until you take care of your teeth properly. soon after eating any sugary food or any food that can create dental problems, make sure you clean your mouth by brushing or by mouthwash so that there is no residue of bacteria.

Rinse your mouth with anti-bacterial mouth rinse and chew sugarless gum

Chewing gum is a good way to produce saliva in your mouth, once saliva starts flowing into your mouth it neutralizes the acid effect produced by bacteria thereby acting as a natural defender for your teeth. Additionally, rinse your mouth with anti-bacterial mouth rinse so as to prevent tooth decay and gum problems.

Use fluoride toothpaste

Be sure to use fluoride toothpaste daily. fluoride heals the tooth surface and supplies it with the necessary minerals.

Drink water

Getting the right amount of water is directly related to the health of your teeth and mouth. Drinking water can strengthen your tooth enamel and make it less prone to tooth decay.