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Mouth is a Mirror
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Mouth is A Mirror |
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The mouth is considered to be the mirror of the human body. It is perhaps the most
sensitive biological indicator of one’s health. In addition to expressing joy, anger
and sorrow, it also fulfils your body’s paramount requirements like nutrition and
speech. Well then, let's get down to some serious image building.
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Good Food, Healthy Teeth |
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Good nutrition is the cornerstone of healthy development. Food with high sugar content
is at best avoided. Simply because sugar produces acid and it is this acid that
attacks the enamel of the teeth and starts destroying it. Avoid toffees and chocolates
and if you want to eat them, eat them with meals and not in between meals. Stick
to fruits and green vegetables, they really work.
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Dental care is simple
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Yes, Dental care is even easier than it looks. So, do not lag behind in this matter
if you care for yourself and your child. The only two things that dental care needs
in moderation are time and commitment and practice makes you perfect, to manage
your time better.
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Dental care is inexpensive
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Though it may seem hard to believe, dental care is really inexpensive. The secret
lies in prevention and preventing problems. Three or four toothbrushes a year, a
couple of tubes of recognized toothpaste, some floss and preventive visits to your
dentist don't add up or amount to much.
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Going to the dentist |
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The purpose is prevention |
Regular visits to your dentists are an essential part of maintaining dental health.
Three important reasons to visit the Dentist regularly.
- To get reassurance, / that homecare is proper
- Potential problem can be spotted early
- You will understand role of Dental team is Prevention
- Examination Of Mouth is carried out
- If necessary X-rays will be made
- If required Prophylaxis and Restorations would be carried out.
- If required brushing technique would be explained.
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Oral Hygiene Aids |
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Oral health is a science and hence it has various tools. Starting from your ordinary
toothbrush to complex tools like special picks and Mechanical -toothbrushes |
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Tooth brush
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Tooth brush is the best available cleaning aid, you may be advised a special type
depending on your oral health:
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Tooth paste |
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A good toothpaste enhances the scrubbing and cleaning power of a toothbrush. Many
types of toothpaste are available but the ones with fluoride are usually recommended
because fluoride, a naturally occurring substance, can strengthen tooth enamel,
making it more resistance to decay.
• Fluoride
• Medicated
• Non Fluoride
• Tartar control
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Dental floss |
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Floss is a rather simple and little known device that can remove plaque from areas
that your toothbrush can’t reach. That’s between your teeth and below
the gum line.
Fluoride
Waxed
Unwaxed
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Mouth Wash |
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A mouthwash has many more purposes than masking your misdemeanors. It provides a
significant reduction in micro organism and mouthwash’s containing fluoride provides
significant reduction in tooth decay.
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Irrigators |
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Oral irrigators are devices used to direct a controlled stream of water that removes
particles of food from around and in between your teeth.
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Mechanical tooth brush |
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Mechanical toothbrushes are a slightly costly but very effective way to brushing
your teeth. They are advised for people with physical disability.
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Inter dental brush |
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These aids include special brushes, picks or sticks used with regular brushing.
These are also for people who cannot work dental floss around their teeth
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Developing your oral hygiene technique |
There are no substitutes to maintaining adequate oral hygiene other than brushing
and flossing. Prevention of dental problems is much easier and cheaper than correction.
- Flossing
- Tongue Cleaning
- Mouth Rinsing
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Brushing |
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Brushing your upper teeth |
Upper front, outer surface
Upper front, inner surface
Upper behind, outer surface
Upper behind, inner surface
Upper Chewing surface
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Brushing your Lower teeth |
Lower front, outer surface
Lower front, inner surface
Lower behind, outer surface
Lower behind, inner surface
Lower Chewing surface
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Flossing |
What is Dental Floss?
Why is flossing essential?
What is the proper way to floss one's
teeth?
How frequently it should be done?
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Upper front, outer surface |
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Place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees. Now start brushing along the gum line
with gentle short, back and forth motions without dislodging the tips of the bristles.
Follow this with a rotation of the brush in a downward motion.
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Upper front, inner surface |
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Place the brush vertical on the inner surface of teeth. Clean the area by downward
and upward motion. |
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Upper behind, outer surface |
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Place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees. Now start brushing along the gum line
with gentle short, back and forth motions without dislodging the tips of the bristles.
Follow this with a rotation of the brush in a downward motion.
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Upper behind, inner surface
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Place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees, and start brushing along the gum line
with gentle short back and forth motions without dislodging the tips of the bristles.
Follow this by rotating the brush in a downward motion.
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Upper chewing surface
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For the chewing surface of your upper teeth, hold the brush flat against them, but
remember use a gentle brushing motion in forward and backward direction.
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Lower front, outer surface
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Place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees. Start brushing along gum line with gentle
short back and forth motions without dislodging the tips of the bristles. Follow
this with a rotation of the brush in an upward motion.
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Lower front, inner surface
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Place the brush vertical on the inner surface of the teeth and clean the area with
upward and downward motion. And with a slight rotation and upward motion, clean
the area.
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Lower behind, outer surface
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Place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees. Start brushing along gum line with gentle
short back and forth motions without dislodging the tips of the bristles. Follow
this with a rotation of the brush in an upward motion.
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Lower behind, inner surface
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Place your brush at an angle of 45 degrees starting along the gum line with gentle
short back and forth motions without dislodging the tips of the bristles. Follow
this with a rotation of the brush in an upward motion.
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Lower chewing
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surface
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For the chewing surface of your lower teeth, hold the brush flat against them, but
remember use a gentle brushing motion in forward and backward direction.
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What is Dental Floss?
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Dental floss is another easy-to-use home tool that helps remove plaque from all
the areas that your tooth brush can't reach. In particular the plaque that builds
up between teeth, and also around the gum. If not removed regularly, all this plaque
build-up can cause irritation and decay.
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Why is flossing essential?
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You must remember that flossing is just as important as brushing. This is because
it reaches 35% of the tooth surface that your tooth-brush cannot reach.
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What is the proper way to floss
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Here are a few simple but easy steps to ensure flossing is done properly.
Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind one end around the middle finger of
one hand, and the other end around the middle finger of the other hand.
Now hold the floss firmly between both the middle fingers and your corresponding
thumbs, or forefingers.
Insert the floss gently between the teeth, never snap the floss into the teeth.
You may have to pull it back and forth, so that it gets to the exact spot where
the two teeth contact.
Now hold the floss firmly against one tooth curving it into a ‘C’ shape.
Then glide it upwards, and downwards against this tooth.
After completing this task on one of the two teeth, glide the same floss on the
other tooth (the one just next to it). Then curve the floss into a ‘c’
shape, and repeat the same procedure. That is, one tooth at a time.
To remove the floss, let’s go of one end from one finger, and let the other
end slide through. Repeat this procedure on the rest of your teeth.
Do not forget the back part of your very last tooth, it needs a little flossing
too!
For best results, be gentle, and take the time necessary to do a proper job. Initially
your gums may bleed and become tender for the first few days. But don’t worry,
gums will heal as the plaque is broken up and bacteria are removed. If the bleeding
persists, do see your dentist.
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How frequently it should be done?
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Flossing should be done once a day.
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Tongue Cleaning
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After brushing the teeth do not forget to clean the roof of your mouth and tongue.
You can use a brush to clean tongue to get red of food particles and microorganism.
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Mouth Rinsing
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The objective of rinsing is mainly to remove any sort of leftover, food debris and
of course after cleaning your teeth, it clears your mouth and is quite an easy thing
to do.
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Precautions
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Your mouth is the entrance to the temple of your body so please try as much as possible
to refrain from vices. Harmless though they may seem they can cause serious damage.
Things to avoid for a better smile:
Pan or betel leaf
Cigarettes, cigars, beedis
Zarda and pan masala
Supari or Betel nuts
Alcohol
Patients interview
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Summary and Conclusion?
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Healthy teeth and gums, fresh breath, proper digestion and an attractive appearance
are the rewards of consistent dental care. Your teeth have the potential to serve
you faithfully for your entire life.
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Brush your teeth twice a day using fluoride toothpaste
Floss your teeth daily
Eat a balanced diet
Visit your dentist at regular intervals.
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