Good oral hygiene is in fact essential for good health. If your teeth and gums are in poor shape, you can not chew your food properly. Gum disease can lead to tooth loss. Tooth loss can interfere with eating because you can not chew your food well.

Based on some recommendations by the American Dental Association, here are the tips that you can help you to be cavity free:

You should brush your teeth twice a day for at least five minutes. Use a fluoride toothpaste that is accepted by the ADA. You should replace your toothbrush every three or four months or sooner if the bristles break down and become frayed. You should also replace your toothbrush after illnesses such as colds, flu, strep throat and stomach viruses. Children's toothbrushes usually need to be replaced more often because they wear out faster.

It is necessary to clean between your teeth daily using dental floss or an interdentally cleaner even if you brush regularly. Toothbrush bristles can't reach between teeth where bacteria can linger, causing decay and gum disease. Regular flossing can remove the food particles and plaque from between teeth and under the gum line .

A balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables can help you maintain good oral health. Limit junk foods and sugary foods, especially soda pop drinks. Dairy products and certain vegetables, such as broccoli, are good sources of calcium. Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C which is good for promoting tissue building and overall general health.

You should visit your dentist regularly for oral exams and professional teeth cleaning. Sometimes your dentist may suggest another schedule. You will find that your dentist can recommend what types of oral care products will work best for you.

Most people do not know that within just twenty minutes of eating, plaque begins to accumultate on your teeth.

Tooth decay and gum disease are caused mainly by plaque. Plaque is a combination of bacteria and food. Its stickiness is what causes it to adhere to the teeth. If it is not removed thoroughly each day, the result will be tooth decay. Eventually, if the plaque is allowed to remain on the teeth, it will harden into a very tough substance called tartar which must be scraped off the teeth using a special tool.

Plaque and tartar cause gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums, cavities, holes and soft spots that damage the surface and, more particularly, the structure of the teeth, peritonitis, breakdown of ligaments and bone supporting the teeth which leads to tooth loss, bad breath, abscesses and many health problems including pre-term labor and heart disease.

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