4 practical tips for maintaining good dental health
Dental health is a very important aspect of a person’s overall health, as dental problems can affect physical and emotional well-being. Fortunately, maintaining good dental health is feasible by following a few simple tips. In this article, we will review the key aspects of maintaining good dental health and how to apply them in daily practice.
- Brushing and flossing
- Healthy diet
- Regular visits to the dentist
- Avoiding bad habits with tobacco and alcohol
- Conclusions
Brushing and flossing
Regular brushing is the key to maintaining good dental health, as it helps to remove plaque and bacteria that build up on the teeth and gums.
It is advisable to brush your teeth at least three times a day, for two minutes each time, using a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
Clinicas Udemax will help you choose the right toothbrush for you.
Accessories such as dental floss, interproximal brush or irrigator are important in daily dental hygiene. The daily use of these accessories helps to remove plaque and food particles that the toothbrush cannot reach. It is recommended to use them at least once a day, preferably before bedtime.
Interdental cleaning is also key to the health of our teeth.
Healthy diet
A healthy diet is essential to maintain good dental health. Your diet should include a variety of foods rich in nutrients, such as protein, vitamins and minerals, to keep your teeth and gums strong. Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, nuts and dried fruit, are especially important for strengthening teeth.
On the other hand, it is important to limit consumption of sugary and acidic foods and drinks, as they can cause tooth decay and tooth erosion.
Bacteria in the mouth feed on the sugars found in food and produce acids that can erode tooth enamel. Acidic foods and drinks, such as citrus fruits and carbonated beverages, can also erode tooth enamel and increase the risk of tooth decay.
Regular dental visits
In addition to daily dental hygiene, it is important to visit the dentist regularly for a dental check-up and professional teeth cleaning.
Six-monthly check-ups allow the dentist to detect dental problems early and treat them before they become more serious problems. In addition, a professional dental cleaning helps remove plaque and tartar build-up on the teeth and gums.
Visiting the dentist twice a year is recommended, although people with a history of dental problems may need to visit more frequently.
Avoid tobacco and alcohol
Smoking and drinking alcohol are detrimental to general health and, of course, to dental health as well. Tobacco can cause various gum diseases and increase the risk of oral cancer, while alcohol can cause erosion of tooth enamel and dry mouth.
Conclusions
Maintaining good dental health is easy as long as we are able to follow a few simple tips. Daily dental hygiene, healthy diet, regular visits to the dentist along with abstaining from tobacco and alcohol are important measures to maintain good dental health.
If it’s been a while since you’ve seen your dentist, make an appointment with us so we can check your overall dental health.
Make an appointment at Clinicas Udemax and choose the location that best suits you: Udemax in the outpatient clinics of Policlínica Juaneda, in Arcdental or in Emardental, your clinic in the centre of Palma. For more information, call us on .
