Oral Health Tips

1. It is recommended that adults have an oral examination at least once a year. It is recommended that preschool children receive an oral health check every 6 months, and promptly correct bad habits such as finger sucking, biting the lower lip, sticking out the tongue, and mouth breathing. 2. Brush your teeth in the morning and evening and rinse your mouth after meals Make sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day and rinse your mouth after meals. It is especially important to brush your teeth at night before going to bed. In addition to three meals a day, children should eat as little snacks as possible. 3. Use dental floss to clean interdental spaces It is recommended to use tools such as dental floss or interdental brush to assist cleaning after brushing. 4. The habit of brushing teeth is developed from children Oral care for children aged 0-3 is done with the help of parents; children aged 3-6 are taught a simple circular brushing method by parents and kindergarten teachers, brushing their teeth independently in the morning, and parents assist in brushing their teeth at night; children over 6 years old, parents still need to do Good supervision to ensure the effect of brushing. 5. Pit and fissure sealing to prevent pit and fissure caries The first permanent molars that erupted around the age of 6 and the second permanent molars that erupted at the age of 12 need to be sealed in time. Children who have completed the sealing of the pits and fissures should not ignore daily brushing and regular oral examinations. 6. Use fluoride toothpaste to prevent caries Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste is a safe and effective anti-caries measure, but toothpaste cannot replace drugs, it can only play a preventive role and cannot treat oral diseases. 7. Scientifically eat sugar and drink less carbonated beverages It is recommended to minimize the number of times you eat sugar per day, drink less or no carbonated beverages, rinse your mouth with water after eating to remove food debris, or chew sugar-free chewing gum. 8. Regular teeth cleaning to maintain periodontal health It is recommended to regularly clean your teeth (scaling) once a year to maintain periodontal health. 9. Missing teeth should be repaired in time No matter how many teeth are lost, dentures should be repaired in time 2-3 months after tooth extraction. For elderly people who wear removable dentures (removable dentures), they should be removed and brushed after each meal. 10. Pay attention before and after dental implants Maintain oral hygiene one week before surgery, avoid smoking and drinking, and do not drink caffeinated beverages, women avoid menstrual cycles. Do not brush your teeth within 24 hours after surgery, eat liquid food, rinse your mouth after meals, and avoid strenuous exercise.