Taking proper care of oral heath is important.DR GUNITA SINGH shares tips that can help
It is time that we focus on our health more than ever. While we all are struggling to adapt to the new normal, oral problems can be quite challenging as we can’t visit our doctor when in severe pain.
Here are a few things to keep in mind to maintain oral hygiene.
Don’t forget to brush twice a day: Whether it’s morning or night, brushing is must. Due to busy schedules, people usually forget to brush in night or take it for granted, but this is the biggest mistake that they do. For maintaing oral hygiene, brushing twice is the key.
Gum massages: We all are quarantined at our places and this is the best time to take care of ourself. Spend some time with your gums as they are the foundation of our teeth. Healthy gums are equal to healthy teeth. Massaging in a circular motion for 5 mins in morning and evening with the oil of your choice can do wonders foe your gums.
Tongue cleaning should be on priority: Once a day, tounge cleaning with glycerine and cotton pad can prove to be magical not only for the lovely pink tongue but also bacteria-free oral cavity.
Desensitising toothpaste: They are a variety of them available at the chemist now a day’s good to keep one at home and apply on the tooth in pain and keep for 15 mins might get some relief .
Avoid in between unhealthy snacking: One of the worst thing we can do to our oral health is in between snacking not only it leads to poor oral hygiene mantainamce, unwanted food particles stuck all over the oral cavity and bad breath this can be one of the major reasons for weight gain too. Substitute sticky junk food with raw crispy fruits and vegetables as they help keep oral cavity clean.
Limit sodas: All sodas erode tooth surfaces and harm the enamel as a result teeth attrition happens. Soda also leads to acidity. Acid refluxes again leads to erosion of tooth surfaces.
The writer is Director, Dentem