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Good oral care is essential to prevent toothache and help you look radiant. This is not difficult to do, but it does require you to develop good oral hygiene habits, eat a healthy diet, and go to the dentist for dental problems.

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Method 1 of 3: Practice good oral hygiene

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   Brush teeth twice a day. Brushing is important and should not be ignored or rushed. You need to brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes at a time. This should give you enough time to brush each tooth thoroughly.
   • Replace your toothbrush when worn. After about 3 months of use, the bristles will curl and reduce the cleaning effect - the fact that the bristles become sharp and damage the gums, making the gums bleed more easily. A new toothbrush will keep your teeth clean and shiny.
   • If you are using an electric toothbrush, you will need to change the tip every 3 months.
   • Young children should start brushing their teeth as soon as they start teething. Baby teeth are prone to cavities, and the habit of brushing will teach children how to take care of their teeth when baby teeth are replaced with permanent teeth.
   • You can also bring a toothbrush with you when you go to school or work to brush your teeth quickly after lunch. This will help prevent food particles from sticking to your teeth and causing your breath to smell bad. However, you should not brush your teeth immediately after a meal, but wait half an hour before brushing. Food in the mouth produces acids that soften the enamel, which makes it more likely to wear down.

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   Use a toothpaste containing fluoride. Fluor is important because it strengthens the enamel and protects teeth from decay. Look for a brand of toothpaste with a fluoride content of 1,350–1,500 ppm. Children can also use this toothpaste, but adults should supervise them to make sure they don't swallow. Use only a pea-sized amount of cream for babies 2-6 years old.
   • Children's toothpastes do not always have enough fluoride to be effective in preventing tooth decay. The fluoride content must be at least 1,000 ppm to be effective.
   • Squeeze a little toothpaste onto the brush and brush it all over the surface of the tooth. Spit out the cream after brushing your teeth instead of swallowing.

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   Floss every day. Flossing helps to remove food debris, plaque, and bacteria that build up between teeth. When you start flossing, your gums may bleed a little, but should go away after a few days.
   • It is best to floss before brushing your teeth. The thread will clean the teeth surface, help fluoride easily penetrate and help firm enamel.
   • Use about 45 cm floss. Wrap the thread around your fingers in your hands, then slide it gently between your teeth. Loops around each tooth and pulls up and down along the tooth. Do not press too hard while you are pulling just below the gums. This will be painless, but you may experience mild bleeding, and this is perfectly normal. This step will also help reduce microscopic inflammation.
   • Some people find it difficult to floss. If you are one of them, try an interdental brush. This is a small brush, a pointed tool or a small stick can be inserted into the teeth without having to use long threads.

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   Use mouthwash. Mouthwash can kill bacteria and control unpleasant odors. You can buy commercial pre-made products or make your own salt solution at home. Gargle with the solution for at least 2 minutes.
   • Dissolve about half a teaspoon of table salt in one cup of water. The salt dissolves more quickly in slightly warm water and is strongly stirred.
   • Check the ingredients for a commercially prepared commercial mouthwash. Some mouthwashes have antibacterial or fluoridating properties. The mouthwash can have a pretty strong taste, so choose something that is comfortable for you.
   • You will still need to brush your teeth even if you use a mouthwash.
   • You can also pour mouthwash into a water flosser to clean between teeth.

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   Tongue cleaning. You can clean your tongue with a tongue scraper. Many toothbrushes have a tongue scraper on the back. If necessary, you can even use the bristles to brush your tongue. The tongue cleaning action will help remove food debris and bacteria from the tongue's surface.
   • Shave gently from back to front along your tongue, being careful not to get gagged.
   • Rinse your mouth once you have finished shaving your tongue. Do not swallow any bacteria that you have scraped off your tongue.

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   No smoking. Smoking increases the risk of mouth cancer, gum disease, bad breath and stains teeth. Tobacco also reduces the ability to saliva, causing bacteria to multiply in the mouth. If you have a smoking habit, quitting smoking will significantly improve your oral hygiene. There are many resources available if you need help quitting smoking, including:
   • Hotlines, counseling services and support groups
   • Medical aids such as medications, nicotine replacement therapy, and inpatient facilities
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Method 2 of 3: Protect teeth with a healthy diet

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   Limit sugar consumption. Sugar is broken down by saliva and bacteria in the mouth and forms acid. These acids erode tooth enamel. You can minimize the damage caused by this phenomenon by reducing your sugar intake. Foods to avoid include:
   • Sweets like candy, cakes, ice cream, pies, chocolate or marshmallows
   • Sweet breakfast cereals
   • Tea, coffee and sugary soda water

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   Reduce your alcohol intake. Alcohol damages tooth enamel, which in turn increases your risk of cavities. If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation. The recommended daily limit for alcohol intake is:
   • 350ml of beer per day for women, and 350-700ml for men.
   • One large glass (350ml) of 5% alcohol beer is equivalent to 1 cup of wine or a small glass of brandy.

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   Eat teeth-cleaning snacks. Fresh, crunchy fruits and vegetables are healthy options that can help satisfy hunger. While they are not a substitute for brushing their teeth, they also help clean teeth and massage the gums while eating. Here are some of the following foods to try:
   • Apple
   • Broccoli
   • Carrot
   • Celery
   • Chili
   • Lettuce
   • Cucumber

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   Eat less sticky foods. The sticky food leaves the sugar in the teeth and is difficult to clean in the teeth, making the teeth more susceptible to decay. Eat in moderation only if you eat the following foods:
   • Raisins, prunes, dried mangoes, pineapples and other dried fruits, especially those coated with sugar.
   • Toffee, marshmallow
   • Oat cake

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   Clean teeth with sugar-free gum. Chewing gum will stimulate your saliva to produce more. Saliva breaks down and removes any food debris that may remain in the teeth.
   • You can buy sugar-free chewing gum at grocery stores, convenience stores, or pharmacies.
   • Don't use sugar-sweetened gum as a substitute for sugar-free gum. Sugar gum leaves a layer of sugar on your teeth, increasing the risk of tooth decay.
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Method 3 of 3: Finding dental care

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   Watch for signs that you have a tooth problem. Many problems only arise from minor discomfort, gradually progressing to heavier and harder to handle. Make an appointment with your dentist if you experience the following:
   • Pain or swelling in the jaw
   • Permanent teeth wobble
   • Gum pain, bleeding or swelling when brushing or cleaning teeth with floss
   • The gums separate from the teeth
   • Teeth are sensitive to hot or cold foods
   • The breath always smells unpleasant
   • Pain or discomfort while biting

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   Have a dental hygienist clean your teeth for you. Make an appointment with a dental professional for a dental check-up and cleaning every six months. Take your baby to the dentist as soon as he or she starts teething. The dentist or dentist will:
   • Instruct you to brush and floss most effectively
   • Shave off hard deposits that form in areas that are difficult to clean
   • Check for gums and gum diseases
   • Check for cavities in your teeth

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   Ask your dentist about how to paint fluoride varnish on teeth and seal the grooves on the tooth surface. These methods help protect teeth in the long term and can be applied to both adults and children.
   • Fluorinated varnish can be used every 6 months. Fluorine is applied to the teeth to strengthen the enamel.
   • The material to seal the grooves in the teeth is used about every 10 years. This is a thin layer of composite material that coats the teeth to create a smooth and smooth surface, protecting cracks in the teeth from bacteria and food debris that can become trapped.

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   Find affordable dental care. Many people have to pay out-of-pocket for dental services. You can find affordable options in the following ways:
   • Call or search the websites of reputable hospitals on the internet. If you are in the United States, you can find the websites of the US Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Health of the province or state, and community health centers. These places can give you medical facilities that charge flexibly based on the customer's income.
   • Ask your local dental specialist training schools for low-cost treatment programs or free treatment days as a way to attract patients to help students practice. If you are in the US, you can find them online at the website of the American Dental Association or the American Dental Association.
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