Our teeth are precious to us, to feed us certainly, but also to
guarantee us a nice smile to favor our social relations. It is therefore
essential to take great care!
Caries factors
Food
factors:
Are
elements that favor caries?
Foods
rich in carbohydrates and both sweet and acidic beverages, such as sodas,
Certain
deficiencies in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, fluorine.
The
tendency to snack.
Dental Plaque: After each meal, a soft,
sticky coating of food debris and bacteria forms on the surface of the teeth.
The acidity produced by certain bacteria in contact with sugary foods materializes
the surface of the enamel. The tooth is then more or less destroyed and caries
appear.
Tartar: It results from the
calcification of dental plaque. It is a rough deposit, rich in bacteria and
adhering to the teeth. Accumulated between the teeth and at their base, near
the gums, it promotes the development of gingivitis and periodontist.
Oral hygiene: To prevent dental
problems we have a wide range of effective “tools” to ensure our oral hygiene:
Brushing: Brushing for 3 minutes, 3
times a day, after each meal, removes plaque. Brushing at night is especially
important because saliva production is less important at night. The teeth are
therefore less protected.
The brushes:
The
choice of the toothbrush should be judicious. Brushes with hard bristles are to
be avoided because they can damage the gums and cannot penetrate the spaces
between the teeth.
The
electric brush facilitates movement and its small size allows it to go into
every corner of the mouth. It eliminates 2 times more plaque than an ordinary
brush for the same brushing time.
When
the spaces between the teeth are widened, the complementary use of an
interdental brush is advised.
The
tongue brush eliminates the many bacteria present on its surface.
Brushes
should be changed every 3 months.
Toothpaste:
Fluoride
toothpaste is recommended. Fluorine strengthens the enamel by making it less
sensitive to acids. The recommended amount of toothpaste is 500 pm for children
under 6 years of age and 1250 pm for adults.
Normally,
fluoride is present in water and cooking salt; some mineral waters contain up
to 8 mg / liter. An additional intake of toothpaste is not always necessary if
you are not predisposed to cavities, risk left to the discretion of your
dentist.
The amount
of toothpaste to use is that of a pea.
Dental floss is
useful for cleaning between teeth.
The
irrigate can dislodge food debris. It is particularly useful in bridges (fixed
prostheses).
Mouthwashes
are to be used on an ad hoc basis. Their antiseptics destroy the oral bacterial
flora, but some bacteria are needed. Some make it easier to remove plaque.
Others, supplemented with fluorine, will have an anti-caries effect.
Chewing
sugar-free chewing gum, by increasing saliva production, contributes to good
dental health.
Periodic
checks at the dentist
An
annual visit is recommended and even 2 in children and from 50 years, and in
any person at risk. It’s easier, and less expensive, to prevent rather than
cure!
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