For an optimal oral hygiene
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Are you particularly concerned about your oral health? Here is some advice to maximize the prevention of cavities and gum disease:
- Brush your teeth at least twice daily, preferably after each main meal.
- Avoid sugary, carbonated or acidic beverages consumed in batches, including snacking and sweets between meals. If that is not possible, try to make them part of their main meals.
- Choose low-sugar foods for snacksbetween meals, such as fresh fruit and dairy products. For sweets, choose products containing sugar substitutes or sweeteners (sorbitol, xylitol, aspartame, etc.) such as those bearing the “sympadent” label, which is gentle on teeth.
- When drinking an acidic or sweet drink (soda, juice, coffee), drink a glass of water or rinse your mouth.
- Get a soft toothbrush . The brush should be replaced at the latest after 8 weeks of use.
- Choose a toothpaste with fluoride and low abrasion (RDA<55). Fluoride is essential for caries prophylaxis. Toothpaste that is too abrasive can wear away the dentin in exposed teeth.
- The toothbrush does not clean the spaces between the teeth. However, these represent more than 30% of dental surfaces. Floss between the teeth daily before brushing. If the spaces are too tight for the brush, use dental floss.
- Brush your tongue daily with a toothbrush or tongue scraper. That will prevent bad breath.
- Fluoride mouthwashes reach areas that are not cleaned by the toothbrush. Gargle once a day with 10 ml for 1 minute, then spit without rinsing.
- Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption have adverse effects on oral health.
- Have your teeth checked regularly by your dentist or dental hygienist for professional cleaning and early diagnosis in case of detrimental developments.
