Dental Care - Dentistry - Oral Health

By the age of 7 or 8 each of us has a set of teeth that has to last us for the rest of our lives. Sadly though many of us end up having to have dental treatment for problems that could so easily have been avoided. Caring for our teeth and keeping them in good condition should be a priority for all of us, and this includes regular trips to the dentist.

Dental care always starts at home. Brushing our teeth regularly - at least twice each day - helps to remove bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, as well as dislodging leftover pieces of food on which bacteria can feed. If we do not brush regularly, thoroughly enough or in the correct way, bacteria will attach itself to the enamel on the outside of our teeth.

Large populations of enamel-attaching bacteria create plaque. This is a bacteria and food combination that leaves a filmy coating over the teeth. Plaque bacterium produces acids that lead directly to tooth decay as a by-product of their metabolism.

Flossing with dental floss is also important as leftover pieces of food, as well as providing bacteria with the fuel to metabolise, also increases the risk of us developing a gum disease.

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