- Visit your dentist every six months for regular dental examination and full mouth cleaning.
- Brush your teeth at least twice daily using dentist recommended toothpaste.
- Rinse with mouthwash regularly.
- Change your toothbrush every 3-4 months.
- Rinse your mouth after all meals.
- Avoid frequent snacking or eating in between regular meals and eat balanced diet.
- Add raw fruits and vegetables in your diet.
- Drink plenty of water daily.
- Floss your teeth regularly.
- Avoid sticky and junk food and limit sugary intake.
- Avoid abnormal habits like nail biting, thumb sucking etc.
- Don’t use your teeth to open bottles or to break tags.
- Don’t consume tobacco in any form.
- Don’t pick your teeth after meals.
- Don’t brush your teeth vigorously and learn proper brushing technique from your dentist.
- Make sure that your child under 12 years drink fluoridated water or take a fluoride supplement if they live in a non-fluoridated area.
- Teeth are for lifetime if you maintain oral hygiene regularly.
- Avoid self medication to treat dental problems.
- Poor oral hygiene leads to dental caries and gum disease.
- Chewing on sugar-free gum is advised rather than chewing on the normal gums.
