Teeth can withstand a lifetime if you maintain a regular
dental hygiene routine that includes cleaning teeth, eating healthy food and
paying regular visits to your dentist like Dr. Catherine Fermelia, for check-ups and periodic professional
cleaning.
Developing healthy dental habits is the most effective way
to prevent cavities and gum disease, and the daily routine for oral hygiene is
the most important step that we must never neglect, if we want to have healthy and
strong teeth.
Besides toothbrush and toothpaste, we also need dental floss
and mouthwash. The advantages of using them include:
-
cavities prevention; cavities can also cause
more serious problems, such as infections
-
periodontitis prevention (periodontitis is the
inflammation of gums and other periodontal structures, caused by bacteria
accumulated on the teeth; its
consequence is the potential loss of the teeth)
-
shortening the visits to the dentist and turning
them into more enjoyable visits
-
saving money (dental treatments are very expensive!)
-
bad breath and stained teeth prevention
-
improving health in general
However, many people are not sure in which order these three
teeth cleaning solutions should be used.
Start with the dental floss to unblock food stuck in
hard-to-reach areas. Continue with regular tooth brushing, and finally rinse
with mouthwash, for maximum hygiene.
