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Mouth and Teeth: How to Keep Them Healthy

Infants and children

• Clean the new teeth every day. When the teeth first come in, clean them by rubbing them gently with a clean wet washcloth. When the teeth are bigger, use a child's toothbrush.

• Children under 2 years of age shouldn't use toothpaste. Instead, use water to brush your child's teeth.

• Don't let your baby go to sleep with a bottle. This can leave milk or juice sitting on the teeth and cause cavities that are known as "baby-bottle tooth decay."

• Encourage older children to eat low-sugar snacks, such as fruits, cheese and vegetables. Avoid giving your child sticky, chewy candy.

• Teach your children how to brush their teeth and the importance of keeping their teeth clean.

• Take your children to the dentist regularly. The American Dental Association recommends that children see their dentist starting at 1 year of age.

Taking good care of your mouth and teeth throughout your whole life can help prevent problems as you get older. Taking care of your teeth means brushing and flossing every day and seeing the dentist regularly.

The first set of teeth is already almost completely formed at birth. At first these teeth are "hiding" under the gums. These teeth are important, because after they come in, they let your baby chew food, make a nice smile and talk well. You baby's first set of teeth also holds the space where permanent teeth will eventually be. They help permanent teeth grow in straight.

You can care for your baby's teeth by following these suggestions:

Teens

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.

• Floss your teeth at least once a day.

• Don't smoke or chew tobacco, which can stain your teeth, give you bad breath and cause cancer.

• Wear the right protective headgear while playing contact sports.

• See your dentist every year for regular check-ups and cleanings.

Taking good care of your mouth and teeth will help you have pleasant breath, a nice smile and fewer cavities. Here are some simple things you can do:

Adults

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.

• Floss your teeth at least once a day.

• Don't smoke or chew tobacco.

• Ask your doctor if your medicines have side effects that might damage your teeth. (For example, some medicines may cause you to have a dry mouth.)

• Look inside your mouth regularly for sores that don't heal, irritated gums or other changes.

• See your dentist regularly.

Continuing good mouth and tooth care as an adult can help you avoid tooth loss, painful gums or other problems. Here are some helpful things you can do: If you have any problems with your teeth or concerns about your mouth, see your doctor or dentist right away.

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This article gives us some tips on how to maintain a healthy mouth free of cavities. Importantly, is not the same oral care for children as for adults. For these reasons it must follow certain requirements when we do daily cleaning of the teeth. And it is important don’t stop to learn about new useful techniques when brushing.

 

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I choose this picture because for me, dental floss is one of the most important elements to have a good oral health.  Many people are concerned or skeptical about these, but is already checked that dental floss prevent cavities in the proximal regions.
 

 

 

Oral hygiene in pets mostly in dogs is a behavior that the veterinarians need to improve, many owners doesn’t know how are the oral health of their dogs, and this is to worry, because like humans dogs might suffer a lot of pathologies in their mouth. Brush our dog´s teeth a least once a day decrease the probability to suffer any illness in mouth.