10 Steps Towards Achieving Good Oral Hygiene

 

Did you know that by the age of 8, 52% of the children have had a cavity in their baby teeth! Or 1 in every 4 adults aged from 20-64 currently have a cavity! Yes! Oral hygiene is an important factor in human life which means having a healthy and clean mouth is a necessity that is often ignored by us.

Often people lack the knowledge one should have regarding their oral health. People don't know basic oral hygiene tips and thus end up having infections. This can be proved by knowing that around 3.5 billion people are affected by oral diseases. That's around 44% of the global population.

Research shows that over 6 billion bacteria including 700 different species reside inside our mouths. Some bacteria are beneficial while others provoke diseases, those bacteria should be cleaned. Brushing our teeth only for half a minute or swishing few drops of mouthwash isn't enough; according to dentists multiple practices should be made into habits to maintain a clean and healthy mouth. Researches prove that white and shiny teeth also reflect attractive looks and striking personality along with the hygiene factor, now who wouldn’t want good health and good looks hand in hand.

Of course, everyone cannot afford an expensive dental course or have basic know-how related to oral health especially kids so the team at Altamash Dental Clinic has collected and prepared a list of oral hygiene practices. The following oral hygiene tips are mentioned below:

1.            Brush your teeth for 2 or more than 2 minutes, TWICE A DAY!

2.            Floss your teeth properly in between to remove the stuck food.

3.            Clean the tongue while brushing.

4.            Drink clean water.

5.            Strictly prevent the use of tobacco products. NO TOBACCO!

6.            Add crunchy vegetables and fruits to your diet.

7.            Limit sugary food.

8.            Avoid consumption of excess soda/soft drinks.

9.            Use good quality toothpaste. Fluoride toothpaste is highly recommended.

10.        Try to visit your dentist at least once every 6 months.

It's often said: "Prevention is better than cure." Ignoring oral hygiene practices in the beginning will result in none other than cavities, sensitivity, toothaches, cracked tooth or even worse which affects a person both physically and mentally in older ages.

To avoid a doctor's office, an apple isn't always necessary but prevention is. The process of a medical cure for oral diseases can be a big pain and heavy on your wallets so the only way to avoid it is to start today, prepare a healthy diet, adopt healthy habits, and take exclusive care of every tooth.

It's also advised to visit your dentist at least twice a year no matter how healthy or white your teeth look; you never know what's building up inside. The teams at Altamash Dental Clinic are highly qualified and experienced in the field of dentistry and have always satisfied their patients. If you are a local in Karachi and want to get the best oral treatment in the town, Altamash Dental Clinic is always a yes.