It is important to takecare of your
oral hygiene on a regular basis to enable prevention of dental disease and bad
breath.This mainly
involves removal or prevent formation & buildup of tartar and plaque, dental caries and periodontal disease. This eventually also
decreases the incidence of halitosis. Some of the products protect from alcohol
abrasion, flouride abrasion and different forms of allergies.
Eating and drinking foods containing sugar and acids
naturally weakens the enamel on your teeth. Brushing straight afterwards can
cause tiny particles of enamel to be brushed away. It is best not to brush your
teeth until at least one hour after eating.
It is especially important to brush before bed. This is
because the flow of saliva, which is the mouths own cleaning system, slows down
during the night and this leaves the mouth more at risk from tooth decay.
It is important to clean your teeth for two minutes,
twice a day especially last thing at night and at least one other time during
the day. Usually two minutes is enough to remove plaque and to clean properly.
Some people find using a stop-watch or timer useful as two minutes is often
longer than you think. If you eat or drink certain sugary or acidic foods you
may need to clean more often.
Without good oral hygiene, dry
mouth can significantly increase your risk of tooth decay and gum
disease.