What is the best ways to maintain oral hygiene?

Ans. Oral hygiene should always be maintained for the good overall health. You should include some good habits of oral hygiene in your daily routine. Just like you do the cleansing-toning- moisturizing day and night routine for skin care your teeth, gums and oral tissues also need regular routine and maintenance:

• Brush your teeth twice daily. Don’t go to bed without brushing.
• The brushing technique is equally important. Take your time and do the brushing gently and in a back and forth motion.
• Do not neglect the tongue cleaning routine. Gently brush it or scrap by tongue cleaner.
• Use a fluoride based toothpaste; it helps in re-mineralization of teeth and protects them from decay.
• Make a routine of flossing once a day, it helps to remove plaque as well as stimulates gum tissues.
• Do not neglect the mouthwash rinse, it is an anti-bacterial agent, and prevents the odour causing bacteria and plaque build-up.
• Drink water adequately, it is good for overall health. It can flush out the food particle and reduce acidity in mouth, cause by bacteria.
• Include fruits and vegetables in your diet.
• Restrict the sugary and acidic food; it may cause the damage of tooth surface.
• Massage your gums after brushing. This improves the blood circulation.
• Quite smoking and chewing tobacco.

Visit your dentist in every 6 months for dental screening and check-up.