1. BALANCED DIET / REDUCED INTAKE OF SUGARS/ HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
  • Eat well balanced meals and replace sugary drinks with water
  • Limit sugar intake and encourage replacement dieting for e.g eat fruits instead of sweets, Sweet Potato in place of Cake
  • Avoid smoking
  • Limit alcohol intake.
  1. PRACTICE GOOD ORAL HYGIENE
  • Brush Twice a day
  • Brush with Fluoridated Toothpaste
  • Brush properly for at least 2 minutes
  • After Brushing try not rinsing, but spit
  • Do not brush too hard
  • Between teeth cleaning with interdental brushes, floss
  1. SELF ORAL CARE
  • Do not allow teeth with cavities to stay for long without attention even if there is no pain
  • Watch out for non-healing wounds in the mouth, visit the dentist for the same
  • Avoid regular intake of acidic foods and drinks, may cause erosion
  • Avoid Grinding your teeth as a habit, visit your dentist if unable to stop
  • Wear a mouthguard when participating in contact sports or high-risk activities
  1. REGULAR VISITS TO DENTISTS
  • Good practice to do routine dental checkups every six months to once a year is recommended