Good oral health and hygiene is a prerequisite for overall well-being. Having good oral and dental health enables one to look and feel good, eat and speak properly,
- Absence of bad breath
- Clean teeth free of debris
- Healthy and pink gums, which do not bleed during brushing or during any other normal activity
- Dental decay and cavities
- Plaque and tartar
- Gum and periodontal diseases
By practising good oral hygiene:
- Thorough brushing twice a day, in correct manner
- Flossing daily
- Cleaning the tongue thoroughly
- Using fluoridated dental products (e.g. toothpastes that contain fluoride)
- Avoiding cigarettes and any other form of tobacco
- Avoiding high consumption of beverages containing acids/ very hot beverages
- Having a balanced diet (rich in vitamins like A and C) and avoiding snacking
- Seeing a dentist regularly (twice a year even in absence of any other dental problem)
