How to have healthy teeth?

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Teeth affect our physical, mental, and social health. Good teeth are needed to chew food into pieces small enough for the digestive system to handle. They also help us look and feel good. Neglected teeth become diseased and cannot perform their function. They may cause bad breath and spoil a smile as well.

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Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.

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Rinse your mouth frequently during the day

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Floss your teeth at least once a day

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Don't smoke or chew tobacco

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Ask your doctor if your medicines have side effects that might damage your teeth. (For example, some medicines may cause you to have a dry mouth.)

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Look inside your mouth regularly for sores that don't heal, irritated gums or other changes.

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Avoid foods with high concentration of sugar such as ice cream, halwa, gulab jamun, barfi and other sweets.

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Eat more nutritious foods with less sugar such as milk, rice, meat, fruits and fish etc.

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Most of the refreshing drinks and aerated drinks have a high concentration of sugar, and hence should be restricted.

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It is advisable to eat sweet dishes along with the rest of the meal instead of taking them in between meals. This is so because during meals saliva production is increased , and this helps in neutralising the acid that may damage the teeth.

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Soft and sticky foods should be avoided because they attach and get between the teeth providing a favourable place for bacteria to grow.

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Besides low sugar foods, low fat choices like raw vegetables, fresh fruits, or whole grain breads are also good choices. Eating the right foods can help prevent tooth decay and other diseases.

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See your dentist regularly