• Avoid Smoking and chewing tobacco: Smoking and Chewing tobacco not only harms your oral mucosa but also leads to smoky breath and odour. Further it may lead to oral cancer and other periodontal complications

  • Consume Calcium and other Vitamins that are good for the body: You need plenty of calcium for your teeth and your bones. One should drink milk, and eat yogurt, broccoli, cheese, and other dairy products. Calcium and Vitamin D are necessary for maintaining the health of gums and teeth. Vitamin B complex is also essential for the protection of gums and teeth from cracking and bleeding. Copper, zinc, iodine, iron and potassium are also required for maintaining healthy dental hygiene

  • Visit Your Dentist: One should visit the dentist at least once in six months for routine check up and get a professional cleaning done

  • Use mouthwash along with brushing and flossing: Anti bacterial mouth washes should be used to flush away the bacteria that has thrived in due course of time

  • Clean your tongue: Scrape your tongue with a brush to remove the bacteria that clings on the rough surfaces