You can easily eat the foods you need for good nutrition only if you have healty teeth. Smiling, talking, and laughing with others also are easier when your mouth is healthy. Therefore you must take care of your teeth & mouth. Teeth are a lifelong. You should take good care of your teeth and gums, to protect them for number of years to come. When you don’t take good care of your mouth, germs can cling to your teeth and form a sticky, colorless film called dental plaque. This plaque can lead to tooth cavities. Gum disease can also cause your teeth to decay.
Toothpaste and mouth rinse can help protect your teeth. If you have a problem with cavities, your dentist will give you a fluoride treatment during the office visit. The dentist also may prescribe a fluoride gel or mouth rinse for you to use at home.
Gum diseases are infections that harm the gum and bone that hold teeth in place. When plaque stays on your teeth too long, it forms a hard, harmful covering, that brushing doesn’t clean. The longer the plaque and covering stay on your teeth, the more damage they cause. Your gums may become red, swollen, and bleed easily. This is called gingivitis.
If gingivitis is not treated, over time it can make your gums pull away from your teeth and form pockets that can get infected. If not treated, this infection can ruin the bones, gums, and tissue that support your teeth. In time, it can cause loose teeth that your dentist may have to remove.
To prevent gum disease: Brush your teeth twice a day (with a toothpaste), floss once a day, eat a well-balanced diet, don’t use harmful products, cleaning Your Teeth and Gums. don't use sharp things to clean teeth like needle, etc. & visit your dentist regularly if you need. Every day gently brush your teeth on all sides with a soft-bristle brush and toothpaste, small round motions. Take the time to brush carefully and gently along the gum line. Brush your tongue regularly. Along with brushing, leftover food that a toothbrush can’t reach. Rinse after you floss. Your dentist also may prescribe a bacteria-fighting mouth rinse to help control plaque and swollen gums.
False teeth may feel strange at first. When you are learning to eat with them, it may be easier if you: Start with soft non-sticky food;
Cut your food into small pieces; and Chew slowly using both sides of your mouth. Dentures may make your mouth less sensitive to hot foods and liquids. They also may make it harder for you to notice harmful objects such as bones, so be careful. During the first few weeks you have dentures, your dentist may want to see you often to make sure they fit. Over time, your mouth changes and your dentures may need to be replaced or adjusted. Be sure to let your dentist handle these adjustments.Keep your dentures clean and free from food that can cause stains, bad breath, or swollen gums. Once a day, brush all surfaces with a denture care product. When you go to sleep, take your dentures out of your mouth and put them in water or a denture cleansing liquid.
Take care of partial dentures the same way. Because bacteria can collect under the clips that hold partial dentures, be sure to carefully clean that area.
Dental implants are small metal pieces placed in the jaw to hold false teeth or partial dentures in place. They are not for everyone.Your gums must be healthy and your jawbone able to support the implants. Talk to your dentist to find out if you should think about dental implants.
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer most often occurs in people over age 40. It’s important to catch oral cancer early, because treatment works best before the disease has spread. Even if you have lost all your natural teeth, you should still see your dentist for regular oral cancer tests. See your dentist or doctor if you have trouble with swelling, if it becomes hard for you to chew, swallow, or move your jaw or tongue. These problems could be signs of oral cancer. To prevent oral cancer: don’t smoke; don’t use snuff or chew tobacco; if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation; and eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
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