Preventing tooth decay

Preventing tooth decayTeeth checked regularlyGo to your dentist every six months even if you do not feel the toothache . This is necessary so that doctors can detect small holes that occur on the teeth and can be handled immediately so that the hole is not getting bigger . Can also detect the uneven teeth or grooved teeth which can cause difficult to clean .
Brushing your teeth regularly and in a timely mannerIn the morning after breakfast and at night before bed is a great time to brush teeth . Saliva is not much out as we go to bed so that the teeth will be damaged if you leave food residue on the teeth without a brush . Saliva helps to protect teeth from bacteria that cause cavities .
Brushing teeth the right wayWhile brushing your teeth done regularly , but when it's done in a way that is not true , of course the result will not be maximal . The correct way is to brush your teeth downward to the front teeth ( incisors ) the top , brushing towards the top to the bottom of the front teeth and brush horizontally to molars .
Do not brush your teeth too often or too hardToo frequent brushing, for example, four times a day , can make the tooth root is irritated and hurt the gums . Brushing your teeth too hard can also damage the enamel ( the top layer of the tooth ) . The best way is to brush your teeth slowly and gently for 1-3 minutes .
Gargle - gargle after eatingBrushing teeth is not possible after we eat , then the best way is to rinse his mouth so that leftovers do not keep sticking and reduce the acid in the tooth .
Use dental floss to remove food residueThe rest of the food is left , should not be removed by using a toothpick .