Recommendations by American Dental Association

Recommendations by American Dental Association

- Brush your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth daily with floss or an interdental cleaner. This takes just a few minutes a day. Use a correct toothbrush, and brush and floss correctly.

- Eat a balanced diet for good overall health, selecting a variety of foods from the five main food groups (bread, cereals, and other grain products; fruits; vegetables; meat, poultry, fish and alternatives; milk, cheese, and yogurt), and limit snacks.

- Meet your dentist regularly for a dental examination and professional cleaning - a key to helping prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

- If you experience the following, then you have chances of a periodontal disease:

- Gums bleeding during brushing 

- Red and/or swollen gums 

- Gums that have pulled away from the teeth, Pus between the teeth and gums 

- Bad breath 

- Lose teeth 

- Ask your dentist about cosmetic options for improving the appearance of teeth that are stained or chipped.

- Don't use tobacco products; they can increase your risk of gum disease and cancer of the mouth and throat. 

- Don't chew on hard objects in India that could crack a tooth.

- Don't ignore gums that bleed when you brush or floss or changes in the way your teeth fit together when you bite.

- Wear a mouth guard when playing active sports