Preventive Care tips to maintain Dental Hygiene

 

Preventive Care tips to maintain Dental Hygiene

What do you mean by Preventive Care

Dental hygiene is essential for preventive care. By preventive care, we mean to take steps and precautions before any disease becomes serious or untreatable. Dental Hygiene plays an important role in maintaining the overall health of the body.

Most of the time, we neglect minor oral health signs such as bad breath, gum issues, white tongue, etc. These signs are often the beginning of severe oral health issues such as periodontitis, tooth decay, tooth nerve issues, etc.

These signs can be treated only when you are alert of oral health prevention and preventive dental treatments. You have to go for routine cleanings to maintain dental hygiene. Preventive care techniques are not at all burdensome, just a visit to a dentist every 45 days or even in 2 months is fine.

What are preventive care services?

Preventive care services include a range of services to protect you from serious oral diseases. Some of the techniques are basic dental hygiene tips that everyone is taught to follow.

Regular oral exams - Every 6 months, you must have a dentist appointment to get your teeth checked. It is a necessary precautionary step for maintaining dental hygiene.

Routine cleanings -  Routine cleanings by dentist removes plaque causing bacteria, prevents formation of tartar that are difficult to remove with regular toothbrushes.

Routine X-rays - Regular X-ray check-ups to find out possibilities of tooth decay. If any internal rotting of tooth is happening, you can take steps related to preventive care to save your teeth from falling.

Above preventive care services are offered by dentists. However, you play a major role in performing preventive dental treatments. Because, there is not such damage to your oral health that a dentist has to interfere but you must take necessary steps to prevent deterioration of oral health.

• You must brush at least 2 times a day

• Floss daily

• Use a mouthwash

• Avoid acidic foods to prevent harming tooth enamel

• Be extra cautious of hard foods to prevent tooth chipping

• Do not use tobacco products to prevent oral health issues

• You can ask your dentist for a mouth guard to help reduce gum recession

What conditions are linked to dental hygiene

Study shows that Gingivitis and Periodontitis can cause severe health problems. These are given below:

• Cardiovascular disease

• Stroke

• Endocarditis

• Pneumonia

• Pregnancy issues

There are some health problems that cause severe dental health issues. These are given below:

• Diabetes

• Osteoporosis

• HIV/Aids

• Alzheimer’s disease

If you have a loved one who is suffering from any of these diseases then ask your dentist to pay special attention to them. As these issues can result in oral health issues. 

What are some of the symptoms of poor dental hygiene

There are some warning signs that could indicate signs of poor dental hygiene

• Bleeding gums

• Tooth decay

• Chronic bad breath

• Loose teeth

• Gum Recession

• Mouth sores

• Toothache

• Swelling of the jaw

Importance of maintaining Dental Hygiene

It is pretty easy to get caught up with work, school and family that we overlook the importance of regular dental checks and routine cleanings. However, neglecting one’s dental health is likely to bring bigger health problems. Till now, you must have understood the result of carelessness in neglecting preventive care treatments. 

We all know how a healthy set of teeth affects the quality of our life. After all, the state of our teeth and gums directly affects the way we smile, talk, bite and chew. 

Scheduling dental checks and routine cleanings is non-negotiable for maintaining oral care routines for anyone – but most important for growing children. It is advised that every member of the family should visit the dentist for a professional check at least twice a year.

Tartar and plaque develop into oral cavities, gum diseases and other problems. Parents must be well aware that brushing alone is not sufficient to maintain adequate oral hygiene. It must be aided by professional cleaning at the dentist’s.

Regular dental examinations are also important to monitor the condition of your teeth and gums. Using accurate diagnostic instruments, our dentist will be able to look out for warning signs that you may be unaware of, including: Tooth decay, changes in the gum areas, underlying problems, damage or breakdown of previous dental work etc.

At The Dental Touch Aesthetic and Wellness Studio, we take proactive steps for preventive care before they develop into something serious.