Avoid processed food, hot beverages for healthy teeth

Sensitivity and trouble in jaw/teeth is a common thing during monsoon season. Avoid having steaming hot food or beverages and floss regularly, say experts.
Romsha Vashishth, Consultant, Oro-Dental Surgeon and Implantologist at Columbia Asia Hospital and Aarti Bhasin, Consultant Dentist at Prive Skin & Wellness Clinic have listed few tips:
* Follow a oral hygiene routine: Brush your teeth twice a day and use desensitize toothpaste to avoid sensitive teeth.
* Reduce intake of added sugars, preservatives and processed foods: Since every sip or bite is an acid attack it has too many micro-organisms.
* Replace old or worn toothbrushes: If your toothbrush is older than 2 months, it’s about time to get a new one. Other signs of replacement are worn or frayed bristles as these won’t clean every nook and corner of your teeth leaving them unclean and unhealthy.
* Nutritionally positive and season rich Diet- One should eat all the fresh fruits and fruits which are available during the monsoon season.
* Use of antioxidants and vitamin c rich foods / supplements- To avoid bleeding of gums, eat as many fruits like pineapple and cucumber to keep your gums healthy.
* Use of Mouth guard: To avoid Oral Injury, kids should use this when going out in the playing areas.
Care for Kids- Every sugary sports drink add to acid attacks in every sip of it.
* Cleaning your tongue: As this helps in removing the bad breath and the bacterial problems in the mouth one should clean the tongue daily.
* Use of non-alcoholic mouthwash: For fresh breath and to maintain the pH of the saliva, mouthwash is the best.
* Avoid hot sips: Rains increase the cravings for Tea, hot fried foods, hot soup. Avoid having steaming hot food or beverages.
* Avoid caffeine: Coffee helps the bacteria in your mouth to create acids that can lead to tooth and enamel erosion. This can cause your teeth to become thin and brittle. (IANS)