What Are the Best Ways to Practice Good Oral Hygiene at Home?

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There is no one diet for oral health or even for overall health.

Gut health is most important to correct bad breath.

Drink lots of water for hydration and to flush toxins from the body.

Include probiotics like curd, buttermilk in your diet.

Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits also to provide an alkaline medium for the stomach.

Antioxidants like Vitamin C and Vitamin A improve immunity and increase absorption of essential nutrients.

Eat healthy protein foods like milk and milk products, eggs, nuts, legumes and soya to provide B complex vitamins, essential for oral health.

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If you brush and floss your teeth well - preferably after every meal - you may never need to get your teeth cleaned by a dentist.
However a visit to your dentist once every six months for a routine check up is advisable.

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Bad breath (Halitosis) is usually indicative of gum infection or decayed teeth. But it can be caused by other factors as well. Such as dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances or respiratory infections.
You should consult your dentist. If poor oral hygiene is the cause, some appropriate treatment will be advised along with instructions on proper brushing/flossing etc.
If after careful evaluation your dentist rules out tooth or gum infection, you may need to consult a general physician to rule out respiratory or gastrointestinal causes.
Please be assured bad breath is treatable once the cause is pin-pointed

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Please always buy toothpastes and toothbrushes marketed by reputed companies only. Because then you can be assured of some basic quality control.
Please note that most good toothpastes have nearly the same composition. The basic differences between them being colour and flavour. Please do not be carried away with tall claims or gimmicks such as addition of charcoal, clove or cooling crystals.
Ultimately, how healthy your teeth and gums remain will depend upon how regularly and how meticulously you brush your teeth. Not on the brand of toothpaste or toothbrush!
A few hints:
# Toothpastes containing *Fluoride* may reduce incidence of tooth decay.
# A pleasant tasting toothpaste may motivate you to brush regularly.
# Transparent (gel) toothpastes are less abrasive and cause less damage to tooth enamel.

# Toothbrushes with shorter heads (lesser number of bristles) have better access to nooks and crannies and may actually clean better than brushes with more bristles!
If your teeth are misaligned or crooked using a baby brush may help!
# Use *Medium* brushes. If your gums bleed, please consult your dentist. It is a sign your gums are not healthy. Do not automatically switch to Soft or Supersoft brushes.
# Change your brush when it "flowers" (when bristles curl)

Ans: Hello
Please always buy toothpastes and toothbrushes marketed by reputed companies only. Because then you can be assured of some basic quality control.
Please note that most good toothpastes have nearly the same composition. The basic differences between them being colour and flavour. Please do not be carried away with tall claims or gimmicks such as addition of charcoal, clove or cooling crystals.
Ultimately, how healthy your teeth and gums remain will depend upon how regularly and how meticulously you brush your teeth. Not on the brand of toothpaste or toothbrush!
A few hints:
# Toothpastes containing *Fluoride* may reduce incidence of tooth decay.
# A pleasant tasting toothpaste may motivate you to brush regularly.
# Transparent (gel) toothpastes are less abrasive and cause less damage to tooth enamel.

# Toothbrushes with shorter heads (lesser number of bristles) have better access to nooks and crannies and may actually clean better than brushes with more bristles!
If your teeth are misaligned or crooked using a baby brush may help!
# Use *Medium* brushes. If your gums bleed, please consult your dentist. It is a sign your gums are not healthy. Do not automatically switch to Soft or Supersoft brushes.
# Change your brush when it "flowers" (when bristles curl)