Dental Home Care Essentials

Oral hygiene means keeping your mouth clean and healthy. Dr. Kazerooni can not emphasize this more than any other piece of information. It is crucial that everyone practices good oral hygiene.

Teeth Cleaning:

Cleaning is your first line of defense against plaque and tartar. It reduces the chances or cavities, gingivitis and gum disease. Less than 20% of the cavities occur on the smooth surface of teeth. That is because bacteria can stick easier in the pits of your teeth. Brushing teeth is one of the most effective methods of removing bacteria that lead to cavities.

Flossing:

Flossing is crucial in keeping a healthy mouth since it removes larger food material stuck between the teeth. Tongue cleaning removes a coating of bacteria and fungi in addition to dead cells from the tongue. Some patients may need to perform an oral irrigation routinely at home. Dr. Kazerooni will create a home care routine specifically tailored for each patient.

Cleaning your tongue:

Tongue cleaning removes the bacteria that cause bad breath. These bacteria reside on the tongue and are more concentrated on the dorsal area of the tongue.

Caring for your gums:

Toothbrush not only serves as a tool to clean teeth, but it can also be used to massage your gums. By gently pressing the bristles on your gums, you increase blood flow to your gums. It is very important to be very gentle with this procedure.

Your diet:

Foods rich in vitamin B such as breads and cereal and fruits rich in vitamin C will help in keeping healthy gums while meats low in fat including fish and poultry provide the necessary magnesium and zinc your teeth needs. We recommend brushing your teeth after every meal.

More is better:

You can do more for your teeth via drinking tap water which contains fluoride instead of soda. Milk and cheese contain nutrients necessary for healthier teeth. Since saliva help in fighting bad bacteria, studies show that foods high in fiber will increase flow of saliva. For that reason, some sugar-free gums are recommended to some patients. It should be noted that gum may hurt patients with TMJ and Dr. Kazerooni will create a home care plan that is tailored to you specifically.

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