Gunita Singh (cosmetic and laser dental surgeon) shares how you can maintain oral hygiene in office:
1. Rinse after mealsPHOTO: MINDBODYGREEN
Rinse thoroughly after every meal either with water or a mouthwash.
2. Floss after mealsPHOTO: CASCADESDENTAL
Use floss or an interdental brush after a heavy meal to clean the gaps between the two teeth.
3. Use mouth freshenerPHOTO: ELISESILE
Use a mouth freshener in case you have heavily garnished meals.
4. Avoid sugar
PHOTO: EZYHEALTH
Avoid sugary snacks (or include them along with your meals).
5. Eat fruits and vegetablesPHOTO: VANJAVA
Try and munch on natural vegetables and fruits to satisfy your cravings as the fibers in them act as natural cleansers for your teeth.
6. Eat cheese after mealsPHOTO: FORTHEMOMMAS
You can also eat cheese to end your meal as it increases the salivary flow and reduces the risk of cavities as it cleans the sugar out of your mouth.
7. Chew sugarless gumPHOTO: SOUTHEASTFAMILYDENTAL
Sugarless gums are a great aid when you just can’t brush or floss your teeth amidst an important meeting. Moreover, chewing xylitol gums also increase the salivary flow, like cheese, and reduce cavities.
8. Cut down on teaPHOTO: SALON
Reduce your intake of tea or coffee to avoid getting unnecessary stains on teeth.
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