To prevent future problems and promote optimum oral health, follow these simple tips:
Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Brush after each meal (especially before going to bed).
Clean between your teeth daily with dental floss.
Eat nutritious and balanced meals and limit snacks. Avoid carbohydrates such as candy, pretzels and chips, which can remain on the tooth surface.
If you consume sticky foods, brush your teeth shortly afterwards.
Ask the dentist about the use of supplemental fluoride, which can strengthen your teeth.
Dental sealants (a plastic protective coating) can be applied, so the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (otherwise known as your molars) can be protected from decay.
