Preventing Tooth Decay

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Prevent Tooth Decay
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Tooth Decay

• Tooth decay is one of the most annoying mouth
  disease you will have.
• The harder outer layer of our teeth called enamel
  gets destructed by this problem, which is called
  decaying.
• Mostly children and teens get affected by this
  problem.

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What causes tooth decay

• Tooth decay is mostly caused by consuming foods
  containing sugar.
• The Plaque (sticky film of bacteria) forms
  constantly on your teeth, when you eat foods
  containing sugar.
• The bacteria in plaque produce an acid every time
  you eat sugary food, which attacks your teeth
  enamel.
• The plaque always stays close to your teeth and
  keeps the acid close too, because of its
  stickiness.

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What causes tooth decay

• The enamel gets affected by this and breaks down.
• This is where the cavities start to form.

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Prevent Tooth Decay

• Going to the dentist isnt anyones idea of a fun
  way to spend the day. Even if you dont mind
  having to sit uncomfortably on a chair while
  someone pokes around your mouth, the pain of
  having teeth cleaned or cavities filled can be
  unbearable to some.
• However, visiting the dentist regularly is
  important, and you need not worry about pain if
  you take steps to prevent tooth decay. These are
  10 useful tips you can add to your daily routine.
  

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Tips to prevent tooth decay

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day. We begin
  the day by brushing our teeth, but not all of us
  end the day by brushing our teeth. Brushing your
  teeth at least twice a day is the bare minimum of
  what you should do. This is a tip given by all
  dentists, including those at Neem Dental.
• Ideally, you should be brushing your teeth after
  every meal, and not just twice a day. If you want
  to prevent tooth decay, you will make the extra
  effort to brush your teeth after every meal.
• Merely running your brush against your teeth once
  wont do either. A hasty job wont prevent tooth
  decay even if you brush after every meal. You
  need to carefully brush all your teeth,
  especially your wisdom teeth.

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Tips to prevent tooth decay

• Use toothpaste. The fluoride in toothpaste
  protects your teeth, which is why you need to
  brush your teeth using toothpaste. What brand of
  toothpaste should you use? Your South Harrow
  dentist may recommend a certain brand of
  toothpaste depending on the condition of your
  teeth.
• Floss or inter dental cleaners let you clean
  between your teeth, something you cant
  accomplish through brushing alone. By cleaning
  between your teeth, you can prevent tooth decay.
  Talk to your Sri Lanka dentist about the best
  products and brands to use.
• One of the main tips Neem Dental gives to prevent
  tooth decay is to pay attention to your teeth and
  gums. If you notice any cavities forming or
  discoloring, visit your dentist and have it
  checked out.

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Tips to prevent tooth decay

• Ignoring a problem can worsen the situation and
  require a bigger procedure than what your Tamil
  dentist would have recommended had to you visited
  them as soon as you noticed an issue.
• Avoid snacks after nighttime brushing. A snack or
  sweet treat right before bed is something, we are
  guilty of enjoying. However, if you want to
  prevent tooth decay, you will want to avoid
  having snacks, sweets, and fizzy or sugary drinks
  after your bedtime brushing. If you wake up at
  some odd hour and crave a cookie or chocolate,
  remember to brush your teeth before going back to
  bed.

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Tips to prevent tooth decay

• Be mindful of what you eat. If you talk to your
  Sri Lanka dentist at Neem Dental, you will know
  that one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay
  is to be mindful of what you eat. Snacks and
  sweets can cause tooth decay, so you may want to
  limit the quantity you consume daily. When dining
  out, avoid sugary treats, drinks and desserts
  because you wont be able to brush your teeth
  right after. Another type of food to avoid is
  sticky food. Caramel fudge is something none of
  us can resist. We all love jelly beans and gummy
  treats. However, these treats can stick to your
  teeth and cause tooth decay.

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Tips to prevent tooth decay

• Visit your dentist regularly. With our busy
  schedules, we often forget to make regular
  appointments with our dentists. It is recommended
  that you have your teeth checked and examined at
  least twice a year. This way, decay can be
  located and prevented from worsening. By visiting
  your South Harrow dentist regularly, you can also
  inquire about the best products and practices to
  prevent tooth decay.

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