HOW TO KEEP GOOD DENTAL CARE(1)

• Brushing teeth properly and regularly, for this there are three factors that must be considered:

1. Selection toothbrush – bristles do not be too hard / soft / rare.The tip end of the toothbrush and brush as close as possible, if not the end of the toothbrush is fixed to the rear but not in contact with the tooth brush, so there are parts that are not brushed your teeth.This is usually the wisdom teeth.
2. How / motion toothbrush – vertical direction to the tip of the tooth gums.For the upper jaw from top to bottom.For the lower jaw to the top.Outside, inside and chewing surface of the teeth to be brushed carefully, do not be too hard, but steady.The gums should be brushed so that leftovers existing software in the neck missing teeth and also we unconsciously perform massage (massage) of the gums, so the gums healthy, supple and does not bleed easily.And again we prevent tartar.
3. Frequency Toothbrush – Twice a day, morning and night.The most important thing at night before bed.Of course you should brush your teeth with toothpaste containing fluoride can strengthen email.
   

• Control regularly to the dentist, at least 6 months.

What factors should be considered for dental care in order to avoid things that are not desirable?

In children, parental control factor is very important, especially in times:

1. Toddlers – It should be noted brushing, if necessary si-mother who is brushing your child’s teeth.Eliminate bad habits such as thumb sucking, etc.
2. Children ages 5-10 years old – At the turn of the primary teeth, permanent teeth checked frequently what is already growing.Milk teeth might yet shake, if belated revoked, so double tooth or uneven.
3. In adults, the discipline factor, heredity, race, nutrition and habits affect dental health.

How to keep teeth healthy

A healthy tooth is teeth clean without holes.So with good dental care and regular basis as already explained before.If there are cavities, immediately patched.Definitely tooth is always healthy.

Any tooth decay that occurs because of the food / drink?

Sweet foods like chocolate and sticky like dodol if not immediately brushed / mouthwash will be left behind and cause tooth decay.Also drinks such as tea, coffee, soft drinks (coca-cola etc.), and cigarettes can cause a thin layer on the tooth called the stain so teeth color so dull, brownish.Rough layer of stain it is plastered with remnants of food and bacteria, which eventually form a plaque, if not cleaned will harden and become tartar (calculus) and can spread to the roots of teeth.As a result, easy bleeding teeth, tooth wobbly easy and convenient date.Can also occur abscess or swelling of the tooth.Preferably after eating / drinking has been mentioned earlier we rinse or brush your teeth.

What to do or how to take care of teeth in the elderly?

• More often kontrok to the dentist, because:

1. In the elderly teeth more brittle because email is getting thinner, so it is closer to the bottom layer is the dentin is softer than email.
2. More complications geriatric diseases which occur in the teeth.Eg diabetes mellitus (diabetes) that can cause teeth and gums bleed easily shake.

• Replacing missing teeth with dentures because revoked, both print and are removable, so that the functions of the teeth can be restored as:

1. Aesthetic: if a lot of missing teeth, cheeks looks dented and looked older.
2. Mastication: so there is no digestive diseases.
3. Voice: especially if kehi is the loss of the front teeth.
4. Confident or confident: if the missing tooth, it would be easy minder.