How to Care for your Teeth and Prevent Dental Infections - Dental Care and Hygiene

Common Diseases of the Teeth - Dental Care and Hygiene

We use our mouth and teeth regularly everyday and because of this our teeth are prone to damage and infection.
Here are some common diseases related to teeth:

• Tooth decay or Caries. This disease is common to all age groups
• Gum disease or Periodontitis. This disease is common in adults and a cure is possible if it is detected early.

Common Facts about the Tooth - Dental Care and Hygiene

• An adult has 32 teeth
• The tooth is embedded in the jaw. The visible portion of the tooth is called the crown and the hidden, embedded part of the tooth is called the root.
• The outer part of the tooth is covered by a tissue called enamel. Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
• The inner portion of the tooth is made up of nerves and blood vessels that keep the tooth alive and healthy.

Common causes of tooth decay and infection - Dental Care and Hygiene

On eating food, some food particles get lodged between the teeth. These residual food particles in the mouth breed bacteria. This bacteria can cause infection and tooth decay.

Proper oral hygiene can minimize tooth decay and infections. You can use the following methods for effective daily dental care:

• Brush your teeth everyday. This removes residual food particles and plaque.
• The tooth is embedded in the jaw. The visible portion of the tooth is called the crown and the hidden, embedded part of the tooth is called the root.
  (Remember to use a good quality tooth brush and tooth paste.)
• Flossing should be done everyday. Flossing helps to remove residual food particles and plaque that the tooth brush fails to remove.
• A simple practice of rinsing the mouth with water after every meal can be very effective in protecting your teeth from infections and decay.
• Fluorides are useful to prevent tooth decay or caries. It is good to use a tooth paste with the correct amount of fluoride in it.

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