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Proper Care for the Teeth and Gums
- 1. Proper Care for the Teeth and Gums
- 2. A person looks good when he or she smiles, laughs and speaks especially when his or her teeth are clean.
- 3. Make it a habit to take care of your teeth and gums. Proper care for the teeth and gums will keep them strong and healthy. Healthy teeth and gums will make you confident with your fresh breath and charming smile.
- 4. Care for the Teeth Cavities, toothache, and bad breath are often the result of improper care of the teeth. To prevent teeth problems, make it a habit to care for your teeth.
- 5. Brushing of Teeth Brushing removes bacteria that cling to the teeth. Brush the teeth at least twice a day or after every meal.
- 6. Brushing the Teeth You will need: toothpaste salt glass of water mouthwash Toothbrush
- 7. How to brush your teeth: 1. Place a pea-sized dab of toothpaste on the head of the toothbrush. 2. Place your toothbrush against the front teeth. Then brush your front teeth in a circular motion. 3. Brush your back and lower teeth that face the tongue with up down motion for 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Gargle with water and spit.
- 8. Flossing of Teeth A dental floss can also be used to clean the teeth. A floss is a specially dental treated thread used to remove pieces of food on areas that the toothbrush cannot reach.
- 9. Flossing You will need: dental floss tooth pick glass of water
- 10. 1. Hold the floss. 2. Use the floss between upper teeth. 3. Use the floss between lower tooth. 4. Rinse mouth after you floss.
- 11. How to floss: 1. Hold the floss in both fingers as shown in the illustration. 2. Use floss between upper teeth. 3. Use floss between lower teeth. 4. Make sure to gargle with a glass of water after you floss.
- 12. Care for the Gums The gums hold the teeth in place. Taking good care of the gums can keep them and your teeth strong. Healthy gums are normally pinkish. Having black gums is a sign of gum disease. Gum disease makes the gum tender and more likely to bleed.
- 13. toothpaste salt glass of water mouthwash Toothbrush Care for the Gums You will need:
- 14. How to take care of your gums: 1. Gently massage the gums by placing the toothbrush firmly outside of the lower gum. 2. Use small circular and upward motion to the top of the gums. 3. Repeat 10-12 times before moving to the next section of the gums. 4. Brush gently and carefully along the gum line. 5. Use a mouthwash. If mouthwash is not available, you my also gargle a salt solution made up of ½ teaspoon of salt and a glass of warm water. 6. Swish the mouthwash around the mouth for about two minutes. Then spit it out.
- 15. Taking Care of Both Teeth and Gums 1. Visit your dentist regularly, at least twice a year, to correct any tooth defect or to fill in cavities. It is also a good practice to have your dentist clean your teeth. This cleaning procedure is called oral propylaxis. Regular oral propylaxis prevents tooth defects and toothaches.
- 17. 2. Eat the right kinds of food. Tooth decay is a very common problem caused by eating sweets and sugary foods such as candies, cakes, soda, and other sticky jams. Too much soft and sticky foods tend to cling to the teeth. This may cause a hole in the teeth called cavity, leading to tooth decay. Eating fruits, such as apples and oranges; and vegetables, such as raw carrots and celery, cleanses the teeth and gums. These foods are highly recommended by dentists and nutrition experts.