Dental Caries
• Keep a good dietary habit
Every time when we eat or drink, demineralization occurs at the surface of our teeth
and creates a chance for getting dental caries. The more often we eat or 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.