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Your Ultimate Checklist.How to Make You Better

Dental Health 

Do you practice good dental care?

Using the tips in the dental health checklist you can take immediate action

on your dental health. Also, the best tips in relation to COVID-19 are

included.

 

Brush your teeth twice a day

Brush your teeth every day for at least two minutes. To help reduce your risk of tooth

decay and gum disease use �uoride toothpaste. You can use a manual or electric

toothbrush. Brush in a circular motion with light to medium pressure.

COVID-19; Never share your toothbrush

Never share your toothbrush with anybody else., regardless of whether you are related

or how close you are to the people, you live with.

By sharing your toothbrush viruses and blood-borne diseases can be caught from other

people.

Also, make sure that toothbrush heads from electric toothbrushes are kept apart from

each other wherever you and the rest of your household store your toothbrushes.

COVID-19; Change your toothbrush every three months

If the bristles become worn, it’s essential to change your toothbrush, or brush head, at

least every three months.

If a brush wears, it can not do the job it needs to. Also, it ensures you are brushing your

teeth effectively.

If there is any suspicion that you may have had the coronavirus, get a new toothbrush or

brush head.

 

COVID-19; Clean your bathroom regularly

Our toothbrushes, towels, �annels, and other intimate items store in your bathroom.

For obvious reasons, it’s important that the surfaces in your bathroom are cleaned

regularly using a bleach-based cleaning product. 

COVID-19; Close the toilet lid before you �ush

There are research results conducted that suggest that the coronavirus can be spread

via fecal matter (poo).

So if you store your brush anywhere near your toilet, every time someone �ushes, some

of the sprays will �y out of the toilet and may land on your toothbrush.

Use toothpaste with the right concentration of �uoride.

The right concentration of �uoride is 1000-1500 parts per million(ppm). Please check the

packaging before buying your toothpaste. You have to ensure the toothpaste contains the

right amount.

Know how much toothpaste you should be using.

To keep your mouth and teeth healthy apply toothpaste to the full length of your

toothbrush.

Do not rinse your mouth with water straight after brushing.

If you have any excess of toothpaste you should spit it out. The preventive effects of

the concentrated �uoride reinforce by avoiding it being washed away or diluted.

Clean between your teeth.

You can clean between your teeth using dental �oss or interdental cleaners. Ask your

hygienist or dentist how to do this. By regularly cleaning between your teeth you remove

food remnant and may reduce gum disease. Also, bad breath reduces when you remove

the plaque that forms along the gum line.

Protect your mouth on-the-go when toothbrushing may not bepossible.

When brushing isn’t possible rinse with a �uoride mouthwash that contains �uoride.

Also, chewing sugar-free gum after meals may help prevent tooth decay.

Eat a healthy diet, with limited snacking of foods and drinks high insugar.

Prevent tooth decay and gum disease by avoiding consuming excessive amounts of

free sugar. Snacks, processed food, and soft drinks are all high in sugar. Limit your

sugar intake to roughly 4-6 teaspoons a day. Free sugar refers to sugar that is added to

foods and drinks by the manufacturer or consumer. Also, free sugar presents in honey,

syrups, fruit juice and fruit juice concentrates. 

Tobacco and alcohol are bad for your mouth.

Limit your alcohol consumption and don’t smoke. By using alcohol and tobacco you put

your mouth at an increased risk for gum disease and oral cancer. Also, tobacco can

cause bad breath, teeth staining, premature tooth loss, and loss of smell and taste.

Many alcoholic drinks contain high sugar and are acidic and may cause dental caries.

Also, these factors and excessive drinking of alcohol can lead to injury of the mouth

and the teeth. 

Protect your mouth and teeth during contact sports.

Whenever you play a sport that involves physical contact wear a professionally made

mouthguard. Mouthguards will �t exactly over your teeth and gums. They are made

from a rubber-like material and act as a cushion that will protect the teeth from fracture,

displacement, or loss. Consult your dentist for advice on whether you need a protective

mouthguard depending on the sport you perform.

Visit your dentist regularly for check-ups and cleanings.

Depending on your speci�c needs your dentist can advise on how regularly you need to

make an appointment. Prevention, early detection, and treatment are essential for the

best outcomes. Also, this will reduce the risk for oral diseases and associated health

problems.

It is never too late to start looking after your dental health. Take

action by putting into practice the tips provided in this dental health

checklist.

Sources

 

The Dental Examination Checklist – Spear Education

Checklists Can Help Build Effective Teams – Dentistry Today

(http://westufamilydental.com/2017/10/a-dental-checklist-for-your-next-visit-to-the-

dentist/)

A Dental Checklist for Your Next Visit to the Dentist | West U …

(https://www.worldoralhealthday.org/2019/good-oral-care-checklists)Good oral care

checklists | World Oral Health Day

 

 

 

Disclaimer

The content of this checklist is for informational purposes only. The content is not

intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician, dentist, or another quali�ed health provider

with any question you may have regarding a medical condition.