How to prevent plaque formation and tooth decay?
Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush in a circular motion at least twice a day. Make sure to use fluoride-containing toothpaste. To remove food and bacteria, floss between teeth at least once a day. Brush your tongue every night with a soft tooth brush or special tongue brush. See your dentist for a check-up and teeth cleaning twice a year. Eat healthy foods. Avoid candy (especially sticky ones) and junk food, which can remain on the tooth surface until washed. Brush your teeth after eating junk foods and/or candies. Eat a balanced diet. Snack, on nutritious foods such as plain yogurt, cheese, vegetables (preferably raw) and fruit (preferably hard once hard like apples.) Raw vegetables, such as celery and carrots, help remove food from between the teeth and help in saliva production, which neutralizes plaque-causing acids. Factors that lead to the development of tooth sensitivity: 1. Plaque: Plaque can penetrate from the surface to the root of the tooth and cause sensitivity especia
