Daily Oral Hygiene

Hygiene is one of the main ways to preserve our health. Within the daily hygiene must not forget our mouth care at all stages of life, since the lack of it could lead to many diseases.

About six months, when the first teeth appear, it should start to care. After taking the bottle or food intake, it is convenient to use a wet gauze to clean your baby’s mouth, presenting special attention also to the gums. It is recommended to visit a dentist to check for proper tooth development.

It is the responsibility of parents, along with the professional guidance of the dentist, create good habits of oral hygiene in children. It is important to select a suitable toothbrush with soft bristles for effective cleaning of teeth and gums. Likewise, the selection of the paste or gel dentifrice must be accompanied by professional advice. In most cases fluoride (tooth enamel strengthener), which must be managed responsibly by age of child is recommended. The use of mouthwash can be used when the child acquires skills to spit and not swallow the liquid.

In adolescence, as is changing the dimensions of the oral cavity, it is convenient to change the toothbrush and toothpaste for children adult products. In the adult stage must be kept for life oral hygiene habits acquired along with regular reviews of the dentist.

PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED

The oral cavity has a highly diverse ecosystem, with up to 600 different microbial species that colonize different habitats. The biofilm oral (dental plaque) is a complex and organized community of microorganisms that can cooperate with each other and lead to the creation of conditions conducive to the survival of the toughest bacterial species. These pathogenic bacteria found in the biofilm oral are responsible for the etiology of the two major oral diseases: decay and periodontitis. In addition, neglect of oral hygiene can end up causing, eventually, loss of teeth.