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| How to Prevent Cavities |
Checking your teeth regularly
Visit the dentist every 6 months even if you do not feel the toothache. This is necessary so that doctors can detect tiny holes that occur in the tooth and can be handled immediately so that the hole is getting bigger. Can also detect the teeth are uneven or grooved teeth which can cause difficult to clean.
Brushing your teeth regularly and in a timely manner
on the morning after breakfast and at night before bed is the perfect time to brush your teeth. Saliva is not much out when we sleep, so 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 properly
although you brushing your teeth regularly, but you do it in the wrong way, the result will not be maximized. The correct way is to brush downward to the front teeth (incisors) the top, brushing towards the top to the bottom front teeth and brush horizontally to molars. Brushing teeth should be longer, because this tooth has the potential attachment of leftovers.
Mouthwash after meals
Brushing your teeth may not always be done after we eat, the best way is to rinse his mouth so that leftovers do not keep sticking and reduce acid in the dental situation.
Use dental floss to remove food residue
Food scraps are left, should not be removed by using a toothpick. The use of toothpicks may lead to greater gaps between the teeth in addition to causing injury to the gums.
Choose a toothpaste that contains fluoride
Using a toothpaste containing fluoride. This substance is one of the material forming enamel. The existence of these substances can prevent decay on the teeth.
Eat fibrous foods
Eat vegetables or fruits are proven to make teeth stronger and prevent cavities.
Reduce foods containing sugar and flour
This type of food when left on the teeth and the bacteria will cause acids that create cavities.
