10 Tips to Maintain Dental and Oral Health

Cavities are investing chronic disease.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2012 there were about 60-90 % of the population of a country who have cavities. And cavities are "investment for chronic diseases" said Dr drg Rini Zaura Anggraeni MDS How to keep your teeth?

To keep your teeth and mouth healthy, some things that sometimes sound trivial needs to be done. Here are tips about how to care for your teeth :

~Brush your teeth at least twice daily with a toothpaste containing fluoride, when is the right time to brush your teeth? After breakfast and before bedtime~

~Once a week, gargle with mouthwash. This can help prevent plaque and           tartar~ 

~Brush your teeth well and correctly, this is by reaching out to the entire 
surface of the tooth with the direction of the gums to the teeth~

~Be careful in the use of tooth whitening~

~Choose a toothbrush that has soft bristles~

~Reduce consumption of foods containing sugar such as sweets or starchy foods~

~Consumption of fruit and vegetables to clean the teeth such as apples, carrots, and celery~

~Limit red wine, coffee, and tea~

~Stop Smoking~

~Make checks to the dentist every six month on a regular basis~