Oral Hygiene is an area of Dentistry aimed at the prevention of the most common oral diseases (cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis), with the main objective of maintaining good oral health. blockquote>How to avoid the main oral diseases?
The only way to avoid the main oral diseases is to regularly visit the dentist and/or the oral hygienist in order to prevent or even treat existing oral problems. In normal situations these consultations should be every six months for scaling and control the existence of carious lesions or even periodontal diseases.What is the importance of correct oral hygiene?
Proper oral hygiene will help prevent oral diseases, keep teeth and gums healthy. Bearing in mind that the mouth is a gateway for the entire organism, it makes perfect sense to keep it healthy so that we can also avoid other associated systemic diseases.What advice do you give?
Regular consultations with the Oral Hygienist, maintaining good oral hygiene through the 2x2x2 technique:Brushing:
– 2 times a day;
– 2 minutes of brushing;
– 2 hours without eating after brushing and main meals. Change your toothbrush every 3 months And of course, keep your diet as simple, varied and balanced as possible. Avoid eating sweets outside of meal times, preferably just for dessert.