ORAL HYGIENE – 7 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR TEETH HEALTY

Good oral hygiene is very important in prevention of cavity, gum imflamation, periodontal disease and many other mouth and teeth diseases. Two basic components of oral hygiene maitenance are – self protection (good hygiene, diet, flouride aplication) and regular visits to the dentist. The main goal is to remove dental plaque, which sticks to the tooth surface, and contains great amount of bacteria. Unremoved plaque can harden, leading to calculus build up – which you can’t remove with a tooth brush and professional care is necessary.

1. Good oral hygiene before going to bed
   The general recommendation is to brush at least twice a day. Still, many of us continue to neglect brushing our teeth at night which is of great importance for keeping the teeth healthy.
   
2. Proper techinique
   The way you brush is equally important — in fact, doing a poor job in brushing your teeth is almost as bad as not brushing at all. Tooth brush should be placed under a sharp angle to the gums, on the gum-tooth transition. Take your time, moving the toothbrush in gentle, circular motions to remove plaque, avoid aggressive brushing. It is also very good to do a oral hygiene training at your dentists office.
   
3. Tongue hygiene
   Plaque can also build up on your tongue. Not only can this lead to bad mouth odor, but it can lead to other oral health problems. Gently brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth.
   
4. Fluoride toothpaste
   When it comes to toothpaste, there are more important elements to look for than whitening  power and flavors. No matter which version you choose, make sure it contains fluoride. The recommended concentration of fluoride for adults is 1450 ppm.

5. Interdental brushes
The use of interdental brushes is equaly important as the use of  tooth brush. It is recommended at least once a day, because plaque is removed only from 60% procent of tooth surfaces with classical tooth brush, and for cleaning the spaces in between your teeth you need an interdental brush.

6. Increased crunchy fruit and vegetable intake, and limiting sugary food
Eating fresh, crunchy fruit and vegetables not only contains more healthy fiber, but it’s also the best choice for your teeth. As for sugar, ultimately it converts into acid in the mouth, which can then erode the enamel of your teeth. These acids are what lead to cavities. 

7. Seeing your dentist on every 4-6 months.
Your own everyday habits are crucial to your overall oral health. Still, even the most dutiful brushers and flossers need to see a dentist regularly, minimum twice a year, for calculus removal and preventive checkups.

Today there are mainy aids, that help you with oral hygiene maintenance, one of them is Waterpik.

Waterpik is a leader in developing oral hygiene produce. With a 50 years long tradition and multiple awards for design and technology. World famous dentist recommend Waterpik water flosser as the best preventive aid in oral hygiene maintenance. Besides that it is recommended for people with : crowns, bridges, implants, braces, gum inflamation, periodontal disease.

Waterpik, cleans the bacteria and food pices stuck in between teeth, or under the gum line, where tooth brush, or floss can not reach. Massage with water pressure stimulates the circulation which makes the gums healthy and strong.

With a little motivation it is possible to preserve shiny smile, make an appointment and see for yourself why are we the best for you!