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Oral Care (Teeth and Gum Care)
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Oral Care (Teeth and Gum Care) InformationDental Check-UpsVisit your dentist at least once every six months. To maintain healthy teeth and gums, it's important to have regular check-ups and professional cleanings. You should also see your dentist if you have pain in your teeth or mouth or bleeding, swollen gums. You can also ask your dentist about dental sealants. Sealant is a material used to coat the top, chewing surfaces of the teeth. This coating protects the tooth from decay and usually lasts a long time. Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Department of Dentistry. Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD, on October 22, 2007 Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2005 Tips for BrushingBrush at least twice a day. If you can, brush after every meal. Brushing removes plaque, a film of bacteria that clings to teeth. When bacteria in plaque come into contact with food, they produce acids. These acids lead to cavities. To brush:
Tips for Eating RightEat a variety of foods but eat fewer foods that contain sugars and starches. These foods produce the most acids in the mouth and the longer they stay in the mouth, the more they can damage the teeth. Hard "sucking candies" are especially harmful because they stay in the mouth a long time. Snacking on sugary foods can lead to tooth decay because most people don't brush after snacks. Starchy snack foods, like potato chips, stick to the teeth. Avoid snacking on:
Tips for FlossingFloss once a day. Flossing gets rid of food and plaque between the teeth, where your toothbrush cannot reach. If plaque stays between teeth, it can harden into tartar, which must be removed by a dentist. To floss:
How Should I Care for My Teeth and Gums?There are four basic steps to caring for teeth and gums:
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