What daily habits keep teeth healthy?
Brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, limiting sugar between meals, avoiding tobacco and having regular check-ups: these habits make up most of prevention.
Everyday care and prevention
Brushing morning and evening for about two minutes, with a soft brush and a fluoride toothpaste, remains the foundation. What matters is reaching every surface of the teeth and the gum line, without brushing too hard.
A toothbrush does not reach the spaces between the teeth. Dental floss or interdental brushes, used every day, complete brushing. The dentist helps you choose the right size.
Diet also plays a part: it is not only the amount of sugar that counts, but how often you have it. Snacking or sipping sugary drinks throughout the day exposes the teeth to repeated acid attacks. Water remains the ideal drink between meals.
Finally, avoiding tobacco and having your teeth checked regularly make it possible to spot a cavity or gum inflammation early, while treatment is still simple.
This is a general answer. Only a consultation at the practice can tell what suits your situation.