Boring or not, the fact is that the daily care of teeth and gums may reduce the need to treat by 75- 80%. And if you should continue with the numbers, note that today 90% of the population worldwide is suffering from caries. In some countries this figure reaches 100%. Caries is a disease in which the hard tissue of teeth is gradually destroy, as a result of which it is formed cavity. It violates not only aesthetics, but causes pain, causing unpleasant sensations. It may cause the development of more dangerous diseases.

Here's something interesting - Eskimos and residents of southern regions of Pamir are not familiar with this disease. Although the reasons are still not known, let's not blame the unfair nature, but to do something to keep our teeth healthy.

Rule 1: Hygiene above all
Dentists constant repeat that regular proper oral care is bet for healthy teeth. The key is not only the quality of toothbrush and toothpaste, and the whole complex of measures of hygiene, whitch must be applied daily. This includes thorough tooth brushing at least twice daily, cleaning the spaces between them and the mouth after meals (with threads, washing, or gum), regular visits to the dentist.

Rule 2: Eating is more then the feed
For "anty-caries" diet are important two factors: complete food frequency and moderate carbohydrate intake. For examples 3-4 meals a day is good to accept products from the four main groups: bread, milk, meat and fruit-vegetable. A great and natural method of cleaning teeth is the consumption of raw apples, carrots and other hard fruits and vegetables. Try to limit foods rich in carbohydrates, exactly because it is a risk factor for the occurrence of caries. And another thing - paying special attention to calcium. It is the basic building material of the teeth. Present in especially large amounts in nuts, vegetables in green, milk and dairy products.

Rule 3: The temperature of food
Very cold or too hot food is bad for your teeth. Even more dramatic loss of temperature change of the products because it causes formation of microscopic cracks on the enamel.

Rule 4: Caring for gums
Attention to the gum is present even in the writings of physicians of Antiquity and Middle Ages. For example, according to the Koran, the teeth should be rinsed 5 times each day, and cleaned according to their pollution and unpleasant breath. Protects the lining of the gums of the oral microbes and therefore requires particular care. Bleeding and inflammation of the gums are a common cause of odor in the mouth and teeth falling. Poor oral hygiene, smoking, specificity of food consumed and the shortage of vitamins can cause nasty diseases of the gums.

Rule 5: Beware of fluorine
It is undoubtedly an important trace element for our teeth. Today the market there are plenty of preparations containing large amounts of fluoride: toothpaste, polyvitamin complexes, gum ... But remember that Excessive fluoride damages the body just as much and its shortage.

Rule 6: Regular dental visits
This is another bet for healthy teeth and do not think I would do without him. Professional cleaning performed by the dentist removes the coating (this is something that can not be achieved with a brush and toothpaste at home). And if caries is detected in time, the easier it will prevent its development.

Moreover, the dentist is able to give you advice on toothpaste and other means appropriate to say to you.