Every
time when we eat or drink, demineralization occurs at
the surface of our teeth creates a chance for getting
dental caries. The more often we eat and drink, the
greater the chances for us to have dental caries. Therefore,
having regular meals three times a day with sufficient
amount of food during each meal will reduce the frequency
of meals we have, and thus reduce the chance of getting
dental caries. Avoid snacking in between meals. If you
feel hungry in between meals, you may snack once.When you feel thirsty,
just drink plain water to quench thirst.
Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste in the morning and before bed at night
Fluoride strengthens the teeth by increasing their resistance to acid attack. Fluoride also facilitates mineral to re-enter the teeth (remineralization) and helps repair early caries lesions. Therefore, you should brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.
Have annual regular dental check-up
Have regular dental check-up at least once a year so that early dental caries can be diagnosed at an early stage. Preventive dental treatments such as fissure sealants can be applied when appropriate.
