Dentists suggest that teeth should be professionally cleaned twice in a year.
To avoid getting trouble in your teeth, there are some simple ways of maintaining dental hygiene.
1.
Choose the correct toothbrush - There are abundant toothbrushes available in the market.
Choose the one that suits your teeth.
A medium bristled toothbrush can be the best choice.
Alternatively, consult your doctor and then choose the brush.
2.
Brush your teeth properly - It's very important to know how to brush your teeth correctly.
Rotate your brush gently in a circular motion throughout your teeth along with stroking your brush downwards for upper jaw, and for lower jaw stroke your brush upwards.
3.
Massage gums - Massage your gums regularly after brushing your teeth.
This will keep your gums healthy.
4.
Use a tongue cleaner - Use a tongue cleaner to prevent bacterial coating from getting accumulated on your tongue and create bad breath.
5.
Brush twice a day -Typically, people tend to avoid brushing at night as they think brushing at night is not essential.
But, dentists strongly recommend brushing teeth at night is a mandate because it ensures your teeth be bacteria free throughout the night while you are asleep.
6.
Floss your teeth - Flossing your teeth is very important to prevent your teeth from bacteria and plaque.
Always buy specially formulated waxed thread for flossing.
It is easily available in the market.
7.
Avoid increased consumption of foods rich in carbohydrate - Try to reduce your intake of sugary foods or foods rich in carbohydrates (carbohydrates easily get converted into sugar).
These foods increase chance of cavity and consequently destroy your teeth.
8.
Gargle your mouth with water after every meal - Do not forget to gargle your mouth after each meal.
This would ensure that your mouth is clean and free of bad odor.