Dear practo user
Maintenance of oral hygiene has some steps to follow regularly.
1. Brush twice a day, first thing after waking up in the morning, and just before going to sleep at night.
2. Soft and gentle brushes are recommended, brushing should be in a vertical direction,and never horizontal. Circular motion of brush is also good. Brush by imagining as if something is stuck between your teeth. That will give you an idea of how to brush correctly.
3. Flossing is very useful and you need to start doing it everyday before going to sleep at night, just before the final brushing of the day. There are two types of floss, threaded and handled, you can select the best which suits you.
4. Rinsing with warm salt water for at least one minute three times a day, after food, will keep mouth fresh and healthy. Adding Betadine gargle and mouthwash in small quantities will help kill all microbes.
5. Massage your gums while brushing itself.
Vitamin c and d intake will keep gums healthy. Clean your tongue also while brushing, and after every meal.
6. Teeth can't be whitened without whitening treatment. Brushing, scaling, oral prophylaxis do not whiten the teeth, whatever toothpaste you use. Even if you find that teeth have become whiter, it's all temporary. If you really are serious about teeth whitening, you need to consult your dentist without self experimenting at home.
Next Steps
buy DENTAL floss, Betadine gargle, any mouthwash, and a soft toothbrush. company doesn't matter. they are all the same. consult your dentist for further examination and evaluation to provide you with a proper diagnosis and treatment plan
Health Tips
don't brush teeth within half an hour of consuming any cool drinks, or fruit juices containing ascorbic acid, or any acidic foods. consult dentist every 6 months for follow up.