A Complete Guide On How To Keep Your Teeth & Gums Healthy

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• Did you know? Around 6 billion bacteria live
  inside our mouths. These living organisms play a
  vital role in keeping our mouth healthy,
  functioning, and brightened smile. The bacteria
  are born, work together, feed, mate, and die
  eventually inside your mouth. However, the
  harmful bacteria are the ones you need to prevent
  from accumulating inside your mouth. Medically
  termed as streptococcus mutans, the bad bacteria
  weaken the gums and muscles, resulting in tooth
  decay and tooth loss.
• All you need to do is brush your twice daily,
  floss regularly, and visit your dentist twice a
  year for regular dental check-ups. Ignorance to
  which you may develop gum disease results in
  other severe health conditions such as heart
  attack and stroke. In this blog, you will find
  out all the ways and rules to maintain a
  brightened, healthy, and long-lasting smile.

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• HOW TO KEEP MY TEETH HEALTHY?
• It is your duty and responsibility to brush your
  teeth early morning and before going to bed.
  Toothpaste and a brush will help you in cleaning
  the teeth. But in many cases, people need
  assistance more than a simple toothbrush routine.
  Either they are brushing incorrectly or suffering
  from some underlying health condition (such as
  diabetes, pregnancy, or gum disease). So, here
  are a few ways you can keep your teeth healthy
  and stain-free
• AVOID EATING SUGARY ITEMS
• Chocolates, candies, snacking sweets, and
  carbohydrate enriched food products are tempting
  to your mouth. But, it increases the bacteria
  build up inside your mouth. The bacteria cling on
  to one another and result in the formation of
  plaque. Sugary soft drinks, citrus food,
  caffeine, wine, and soda drinks should be
  avoided.
• Plaque triggers 90 of dental problems, including
  tooth decay and tooth loss. Therefore, choose
  wisely what you eat and drink.

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• AVOID OVER-BRUSHING
• Many patients arrive at our clinic with scrapped
  enamel as a result of over brushing. The food
  residue left on your tooth surface softens the
  enamel overnight. The next morning when you brush
  your teeth, the enamels wear off while brushing
  too fast. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to go
  easy on your teeth, gums, and enamel.
• USE FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE
• Fluoride is a vital substance that strengthens
  the enamel and helps to remove tooth decay up to
  some extent. It also covers your teeth from any
  acid and bacterial attack that occurs due to food
  particles and sugary drinks.
• REMAIN CAUTIOUS AT SWIMMING POOL
• If you swim in a clubhouse or resort, ask the
  management how much chlorine they use inside
  their pool. Chlorine adds up to the acid present
  in our mouth, and very quickly, it can develop in
  tooth decay. Also, avoid drinking any citrus
  fruit, soda, and carbonated sugary drinks, as
  they increase the amount of chlorine inside your
  mouth.

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• WHAT ARE THE DISEASES I CAN GET AFFECTED DUE TO
  POOR ORAL HYGIENE?
• Poor oral hygiene results in gum disease.
  Different types of gum disease affect our health
  in different forms, such as
• Gingivitis It damages the gum tissues and causes
  tooth loss
• Periodontitis It causes bad breath and results
  in pus formation and swollen gums.
• Aggressive Periodontitis It results in faster
  tooth loss and can affect your coming generations
  too.
• Chronic Periodontitis It affects the gum tissue
  and can occur in many generations to come.
  Patients dealing with diabetes and cancer are at
  higher risk of developing this disease.
• Systemic Periodontitis It causes gum bleeding
  and severe pain to the patient. Also, it is
  mostly present in patients suffering from
  respiratory disease, heart disease, and diabetes.

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• WHEN SHOULD I VISIT A DOCTOR?
• Professionally, we recommend patients to at least
  visit twice a year for a regular dental check-up.
  You must make an immediate visit to your trusted
  Dentist in Pune if you find the following
  symptoms
• Bad breath
• Bleeding gums
• Loss of permanent tooth
• Swollen, red, and tender gums
• If you are suffering from any oral health issues,
  or want professional advice on maintaining good
  oral hygiene, get in touch with us today. At
  Devs Oral Care, we ensure our patients and their
  family receive quality treatment and leave no
  stone unturned to restore their healthy,
  brightened, and confident smile. For more
  details, visit our website. ,

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