What is Tooth and gum care?

It is defined as a disorder in which there is a presence of clean teeth as well as gums. The chances of the teeth decay and gum disease must be controlled.

What are the different methods of Tooth and gum care?
It includes the use of tooth brush as well as flossing. In the case of tooth brushing we need a use of brush which helps to clean the teeth. One must also visit the dentist and must eat what is right. One must brush at least twice a day and it must be done after every meal. It removes plaque which is made up of bacteria which is attached to teeth. In this a pea shape tooth paste is placed on the tooth brush. A tooth brush is placed with the tooth at an angle of 45 degree. It is present near the gum line. The brush is moved across the teeth with a circular motion. It is pressed so hard that the bristles are present which are present against the teeth. The bristles are present into the groves and cervices. The inside of the bottom front teeth put the head in upfront motion. The tooth brush is moved in a small circular motion. One must replace the tooth brush after few months. After brushing one must rinse the teeth after every meal. A tongue must be cleaned with the few strokes of brush. One must not scrub it and the bacteria must be removed. It helps to remove the other organisms also.

One must floss daily and must help to remove the food and plaque. It is done where the tooth brush is not reached. If it is not removed it can change to calculus. This is mainly done by the strip of floss which is 18 inch in the diameter. It is placed between the middle fingers of each hand and the top teeth are included the first which are followed by the lower teeth. It must be done in between the teeth as well as back of teeth. It must be clean and must be done regularly. One must not push hard and clean the gums and the flossing must be done in a C shape. A section of floss is used.

The food must be taken at the right moments and must have proper sugar and starch content. It must have a low carbohydrate diet with a fibre rich diet. One must avoid candies as well as chocolates. There are few candies which remain in the mouth for a long time and liberate a lot of sugars. There are few potato chips which bound to the teeth. One must avoid the use of snacks.

A proper dental check up must be done after every six months. The dentist can do the treatment as peer required. One must also visit the dentist if there is a pain or any other inflammation.

How Tooth and gum care can be diagnosed?
It includes the use of visual examination and a patient history.

How Tooth and gum care can be treated?
It includes that there is no specific treatment for this disorder. One must identify the cause for it and must act against it.

How Tooth and gum care can be saved?
It includes the avoidance of any irritating factor. One must avoid alcohol, tobacco and cigarette smoking.