How Can I Improve My Oral Hygiene

As the gum specialist and oral health expert Dr R Wadia explains.

How can i improve my oral hygiene. Brushing the tongue once in a while is not enough to maintain good tongue hygiene. Use a tongue scraper to improve oral hygiene. Keeping other parts of your mouth such as your gums healthy can benefit your overall health by preventing the spread of germs and disease.

To protect your oral health practice good oral hygiene daily. Brush your teeth every day and floss them too. At-home care should be supplemented by professional care.

Maintaining good oral health. Avoid sticky and sugary food on. Mouthwash can be a great addition to your oral hygiene routine.

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The tongue is made up of lots of crypts cracks and irregular surfaces so is an ideal site for the growth of bugsbacteria. I had fairly regular oral hygiene as a kid the brush once a night kind of thing until I was around 12. Then at around 14-15 I was back into brushing my teeth twice a day.

Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled brush using fluoride toothpaste. Do floss your teeth regularly but dont forcefully impinge your floss near your filling. Regular check-ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene.