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Sikat setiap pagi dan setiap malam. Bila Anda menyikat Anda harus melakukannya setidaknya
selama dua menit. Ini akan memberi Anda waktu yang Anda butuhkan untuk mencapai semua
permukaan gigi Anda. Pastikan Anda mengingat bagian belakang gigi Anda. [3]
Ajari anak-anak Anda kebiasaan kebersihan mulut yang baik dengan meminta mereka segera
menyikat gigi begitu mereka mendapatkan gigi bayi pertama mereka. Rongga pada gigi bayi akan
sama tidak nyamannya dengan rongga gigi permanen. [4]
Untuk hasil terbaik, gunakan sikat berbulu lembut atau sikat gigi elektrik. Apapun sikat gigi yang
Anda gunakan, pastikan untuk menggantinya setiap tiga bulan sekali. Jika Anda khawatir sikat gigi
Anda mungkin sudah usang sebelumnya, Anda bisa memeriksanya untuk melihat apakah bulu-bulu
itu bengkok dan rusak. Jika demikian, Anda mungkin ingin menggantinya.
Menyikat gigi secara teratur tidak hanya akan memberi Anda gigi sehat dan bebas rasa sakit,
tapi juga akan membuat napas Anda tetap segar. Tapi jangan sikat terlalu cepat setelah makan.
Setelah Anda makan mulut Anda lebih asam dan ini membuat enamel sementara lebih lembut.
Tunggu setidaknya 30 menit sebelum menyikat gigi. [5]
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Gunakan pasta gigi berfluoride. Fluor melindungi enamel dan membuat Anda cenderung tidak
mendapatkan rongga. Tapi penting agar pasta gigi memiliki cukup fluorida agar efektif. Periksa untuk
memastikan setidaknya 1,350 - 1.500 ppm. [6]
Pasta gigi dengan fluorida kurang dari 1.000 ppm tidak akan efektif untuk melindungi gigi Anda.
Anak-anak dapat menggunakan pasta gigi kekuatan penuh jika orang dewasa memastikan
mereka meludahkannya setelah disikat.
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Floss setiap hari Flossing membersihkan permukaan di antara gigi Anda. Hal ini penting karena
Anda tidak bisa membersihkannya secara efektif dengan sikat gigi Anda. Akibatnya, jika Anda tidak
floss, makanan, plak, dan bakteri membangun di sana. [7]
Gunakan 30 cm benang atau pembersih interdental. Masukkan di antara gigi Anda dan lingkar di
sekitar salah satu gigi. Pindahkan ke atas dan ke bawah di sepanjang sisi gigi, lalu luruskan gigi yang
lain dan ulangi. [8]
Gunakan floss pick jika Anda mengalami masalah dengan menggunakan metode klasik.
Jadilah lembut saat Anda berada di bawah garis gusi. Jika Anda baru mengenal flossing, gusi
Anda mungkin berdarah, tapi setelah beberapa hari, ini akan berhenti.
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Gunakan obat kumur. Carilah obat kumur yang memiliki fluorida di dalamnya. Jika Anda
menggunakan obat kumur fluoride setelah menyikat gigi dan flossing, ini akan membantu fluoride
mencapai enamel dari semua permukaan gigi Anda. Kacau obat kumur di sekitar mulut Anda selama
dua menit agar benar-benar melapisi semua area gigi Anda.
Klorheksidin juga merupakan zat pelindung yang ditemukan di beberapa obat kumur, yang
melawan bakteri dan memiliki sedikit efek remineralisasi.
Anda juga bisa membuat obat alami dengan larutan garam. Masukkan setengah sendok teh
garam ke dalam segelas air hangat dan aduk.
Jangan menelan obat kumur karena bisa mengganggu perut Anda. Jika Anda ingin mencoba
membunuh bakteri lebih jauh ke tenggorokan Anda, Anda bisa berkumur sebentar sebelum
meludahkannya.
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Sikat atau gosok lidah Anda. Permukaan lidahmu tidak merata. Ini berarti bahwa partikel makanan
dan bakteri sering terjebak di sana. Ini kemudian menjadi sumber bakteri yang ditransfer ke gigi
Anda. [9]
Anda bisa menyikat dengan lembut atau menggunakan scraper lidah khusus. Beberapa sikat gigi
bahkan memiliki tambalan kasar dan kasar di bagian belakang yang bisa Anda gunakan untuk tujuan
ini.
Gosok perlahan sehingga Anda tidak melukai lidah Anda. Seharusnya tidak sakit. Saat Anda
selesai, bilas mulut Anda untuk menyingkirkan kotoran dan bakteri.
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Jangan merokok Merokok akan menodai gigi Anda kuning, memberi Anda bau mulut, dan
membuat Anda lebih mungkin terkena penyakit gusi atau kanker mulut. Jika Anda butuh bantuan
berhenti merokok, ada banyak sumber yang tersedia. Anda bisa: [10] [11]
Dapatkan dukungan dari teman, keluarga, atau kelompok pendukung
Hindari situasi di mana Anda biasa merokok
Hubungi hotline saat Anda sedang ngidam
Bicaralah dengan dokter Anda atau lihat konselor kecanduan
Cobalah terapi pengganti nikotin
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Brush each morning and each evening. When you brush you should do so for at least two minutes.
This will give you the time you need to get to all surfaces of your teeth. Make sure you remember
the backs of your teeth.[3]
Teach your children good oral hygiene habits by having them start brushing as soon as they get
their first baby teeth. Cavities in baby teeth will be just as uncomfortable as cavities in permanent
teeth.[4]
For best results, use a soft bristled brush or an electric toothbrush. Whichever type of
toothbrush you use, be sure to replace it every three months. If you are concerned that your
toothbrush might be worn out earlier, you can inspect it to see if the bristles are bent and damaged.
If so, you may want to replace it.
Brushing regularly will not only give you healthy, pain-free teeth, but it will also keep your
breath fresh. But don’t brush too soon after eating. After you eat your mouth is more acidic and this
makes the enamel temporarily softer. Wait at least 30 minutes before brushing.[5]
Use a fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride protects the enamel and makes you less likely to get cavities.
But it is important that the toothpaste have enough fluoride to be effective. Check to make sure it
has at least 1,350 – 1,500 ppm.[6]
Toothpastes with less than 1,000 ppm of fluoride will be ineffective at protecting your teeth.
Children can use full strength toothpaste if an adult makes sure they spit it out after brushing.
Floss daily. Flossing cleans the surfaces between your teeth. This is important because you can’t
clean there effectively with your toothbrush. As a result, if you don’t floss, food, plaque, and bacteria
build up there.[7]
Use 30 cm of floss or an interdental cleaner. Insert it between your teeth and curve it around
one of the teeth. Move it up and down along the side of the tooth, then curve around the other
tooth and repeat.[8]
Use a floss pick if you have trouble using the classic method.
Be gentle when you go below the gum line. If you are new to flossing, your gums may bleed, but
after a few days, this will stop.
Use mouthwash. Look for a mouthwash that has fluoride in it. If you use a fluoride mouthwash
after brushing and flossing, this will help the fluoride reach the enamel of all surfaces of your teeth.
Swish the mouthwash around in your mouth for two minutes to allow it to thoroughly coat all areas
of your teeth.
Chlorhexidine is also a protective substance found in some mouthwashes, which fights against
bacteria and has a slight remineralizing effect.
You can also make a natural remedy using a salt solution. Put half teaspoon of salt into a glass of
warm water and stir.
Don’t swallow the mouthwash because it may upset your stomach. If you want to try to kill
bacteria further back in your throat, you can gargle briefly before spitting it out.
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Brush or scrape your tongue. The surface of your tongue is uneven. This means that food particles
and bacteria often get trapped there. This then becomes a source of bacteria which gets transferred
to your teeth.[9]
You can brush gently or use a special tongue scraper. Some toothbrushes even have a rough,
rubbery patch on the back which you can use for this purpose.
Scrape gently so that you don’t injure your tongue. It shouldn’t hurt. When you finish, rinse your
mouth out to get rid of the debris and bacteria.
Don’t smoke. Smoking will stain your teeth yellow, give you bad breath, and make you more likely
to get gum disease or mouth cancers. If you need help quitting smoking, there are many resources
available. You can:[10][11]
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Limit your sugar consumption. Sugar erodes the enamel on your teeth because as it
breaks down, it produces acid which wears away your enamel. This makes you more
likely to get cavities and tooth decay.[12] Foods to avoid include:[13]
o Sugary sodas. Limit the amount of juice you drink to one glass per day.
o Desserts such as pastries, cakes, ice cream and candies.
o Highly sweetened tea or coffee.
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Eat fewer sticky foods. These foods leave a thin layer of sugar on your teeth which is
difficult to remove and increases your risk of tooth decay. Also sticky foods can ruin
previous dental work, such as one of your crowns getting pulled off.Try to avoid
eating:[14]
o Gummy candies
o Granola bars
o Taffy
o Dried fruit like raisins
o Sugary gum. Sugar-free gum is excellent for stimulating saliva production and
helping to remove the last little bits of food stuck between your teeth[15][16]
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Scrape your teeth clean with a crunchy fruit or veggie. This particularly effective
at the end of a meal or as a healthy snack between meals. Consider eating more:
o Apples
o Broccoli
o Peppers
o Carrots
o Lettuce
o Cucumbers
o Celery
o Peanuts
o Goji berries
o Seeds
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Reduce the amount of alcohol you drink. Alcohol damages the enamel on your
teeth and increases your risk of tooth decay. If you need help quitting drinking there
are numerous resources you can draw upon. You can:[17][18]
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Which is most harmful to your teeth?
Raw grains
Liquids like milk
Hard carrots
Sticky candies
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Go to a dentist if you notice a problem developing. Don’t wait until it’s extremely
painful. If you don’t have dental insurance, you may be able to find affordable care by
contacting dental schools, searching for free clinics online at the websites of
organizations like the American Dental Association or the American Dental
Hygienists Association, or contacting your community health center or local health
department. Signs that you need to have your teeth checked include:[19][20]
o Pain
o Permanent teeth that are loose
o Red, swollen, or painful gums
o Swelling in your jaw
o Bad breath or a strange taste in your mouth that doesn’t go away
o Sensitivity to the temperature of your food
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Let the dentist polish your teeth. For best long-term results, you should have your
teeth examined and cleaned twice a year. This will involve:[21]
Get protective treatments. These treatments make your teeth less vulnerable to
decay. Many people, both children and adults, get fissure sealants and fluoride
varnishes.[22]
o Fissures are the little crevices on the chewing surfaces of your teeth. This
treatment involves putting a thin plastic coating on the teeth to prevent cavities
from starting in them. This procedure is done on permanent teeth and is good
for a decade, but it needs annual check from your dentist.
o Fluoride varnish is a strong fluoride solution which strengthens the enamel. It
can be applied twice a year on both baby teeth and permanent teeth.
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Twice a year
If you’re experiencing pain or discomfort around your teeth
When your gums are swollen and red
All of the above
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