Dental Prevention


Dental Prevention. Problems. To prevent tooth decay. Ways to prevent. Children. Mastering the brushing Technique. Replace your toothbrush regularly. Use a fluoride toothpaste. Use dental floss. Use a small amount of toothpaste. Set your bristles at the gum line at a 45-degree angle. Spend at least three minutes brushing. Brush your molars. Brush the inner surfaces of your teeth. Gently brush your tongue. Don’t forget.


Tooth decay is called caries and is one of the commonest diseases affecting civilized communities. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin layer of the tooth.

There are 3 main areas of prevention available: diet, plaque control increasing tooth resistance.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste. Preferably, brush after each meal and especially before going to bed.

Clean between your teeth daily with dental floss or interdental cleaners, such as the Oral-B Interdental Brush, Reach Stim-U-Dent, or Sulcabrush.

Rinse daily with a fluoride-containing mouthwash. Some rinses also have antiseptic ingredients to help kill bacteria that cause plaque.

Eat nutritious and balanced meals and limit snacks. Avoid carbohydrates such as candy, pretzels and chips, which can remain on the tooth surface. If sticky foods are eaten, brush your teeth soon afterwards.

Ask your dentist about dental sealants (a plastic protective coating) applied to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (molars) to protect them from decay.

Visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral exam.

Children also need to be guided with their oral health care techniques and their parents should be informed of how to help them accomplish this goal.

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