Avoid Smoking and chewing tobacco: Smoking and Chewing tobacco not only harms your oral mucosa but also leads to smoky breath and odour. Further it may lead to oral cancer and other periodontal complications
Consume Calcium and other Vitamins that are good for the body: You need plenty of calcium for your teeth and your bones. One should drink milk, and eat yogurt, broccoli, cheese, and other dairy products. Calcium and Vitamin D are necessary for maintaining the health of gums and teeth. Vitamin B complex is also essential for the protection of gums and teeth from cracking and bleeding. Copper, zinc, iodine, iron and potassium are also required for maintaining healthy dental hygiene
Visit Your Dentist: One should visit the dentist at least once in six months for routine check up and get a professional cleaning done
Use mouthwash along with brushing and flossing: Anti bacterial mouth washes should be used to flush away the bacteria that has thrived in due course of time
Clean your tongue: Scrape your tongue with a brush to remove the bacteria that clings on the rough surfaces
