Inadequate cleaning of the teeth damages the enamel and causes tooth decay. In order to prevent tooth decay, the importance of brushing the teeth regularly is emphasized, but brushing alone is not enough for the health of the teeth. A few simple steps at home will prevent your teeth from decaying.
THINGS TO DO TO PREVENT TOOTHCARIES
CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS
A study published in The British Medical Journal suggested that a change in diet can actually prevent or reverse it, depending on the current stage of tooth decay. We already know that the consumption of sugar-rich products leads to tooth decay. However, if you change your eating habits, you may not encounter such a problem at all.
AVOID SODA DRINKS
Get more calcium. It is the main structural component of your bones and teeth. Consume dairy products every day (milk, yogurt, sour cream and cheese). Consume sugar-free drinks. Avoid drinking soda, juice, and carbonated drinks. You can try plain water, fruit smoothies and unsweetened tea. Water has many good effects on your body, including increased hydration and higher saliva flow.
CHAW SUGAR-FREE GUM
It may sound ironic, but chewing sugar-free gum can actually help you prevent tooth decay. When you chew, your mouth fills with saliva, which can naturally remove food residues, neutralize acids, strengthen tooth enamel and fight disease. It can also help make your tooth enamel stronger because when you chew gum, you add more calcium and phosphate to your mouth. Not only can you fight your cavities, but you can also get rid of acid in your mouth from food and drink. Sugar-free gum is even better for solving this problem if you take medications that dry out your mouth.
USE COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil has several health benefits for many parts of the body. As for your teeth, you can try coconut oil pulling to protect your teeth from decay naturally. The oil draws bacteria from your teeth and naturally heals them. Rinse a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for 20 minutes. Do not swallow. It is very simple but very effective, and it has health benefits too! Oil pulling won’t reverse the effects of tooth decay, but it can prevent cavities. By the way, it’s twice as effective if you do it in addition to brushing and flossing.
REGULARLY CHANGE YOUR TOOTH BRUSH
Always choose a small or medium sized brush and make sure its bristles can reach the crevices of your molars, where food residues can hide after you eat. Do not use covers for your toothbrush as they can harbor microorganisms and bacteria. Instead, rinse your brush with water after each use and let it dry. And don’t leave your brush in the same room as your toilet because fecal bacteria can get on your brush. Replace your toothbrush regularly because its bristles deteriorate over time and with use. As a result, you don’t clean your teeth as well as a new toothbrush.