Patient Education : Dentasia Dental Clinic, Gurgaon

It is important for us to take good care of our teeth. They help us smile, eat, talk and look good and so they should last us a life time.

We can keep them healthy and in good condition by following these guidelines:

                                    
                                Brushing                        Flossing

• Brushing and flossing twice daily, mornings and before bedtime.
• Professional cleaning of teeth every 6 to 9 months as per the need.
• Not ignoring any pain or swelling and getting prompt treatment from your oral care provider.
• Cleaning the mouth, teeth and tongue of infants and children with a soft clean cloth or soft brush.
• Professional application of topical fluoride and fissure sealants in children.
• Making a habit of eating healthy and nutritious food.
• Visiting your dentist every 6 months for a check up.

For further queries, please contact info@dentasiaclinic.com

Funny Dental Facts

• The average woman smiles about 62 times a day! A man? Only 8! Kids laugh around 400 times a day. Grown-ups just 15 :-( School-going children who smile more are more likely to have successful careers and marriages than poker faced peers.
• Top of the Indian teeth stakes in the poll for greatest looking teeth are Bollywood actors Hrithik Roshan and Rani Mukherjee.
• More people use blue toothbrushes than red ones.
• Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different.
• In a recent survey it was found that 50% people consider the smile the first facial feature they notice & 80% are not happy with their smile.
• Someone should invent "Tooth Paper" which would work just like "Toilet Paper." Then people will understand that it's important to wipe off what goes in just as much as what comes out! (Stated by Mike Maroon :-))
• Two 'Fs': Fluoride (use fluoride toothpaste daily) Frequency (avoid frequent snacking between meals). This is the "practical way to help avoid dental decay.

Unique Dental Facts

• A recent Gallup Poll indicated that dentists generally get high marks from consumers for their interpersonal skills and delivery of quality care.
• Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.
• The average toothbrush contains about 25,000 bristles grouped into about 40 tufts per toothbrush.
• Tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease among children ages 5-17 with 64% affected.
• Responding to a recent survey, 36% of teens and 43% of adults chose the toothbrush first when asked to select the invention they could not live without from among five choices. The other four: the personal computer, automobile, microwave and cellular phone.
• The survey of 800 people in Denmark asked a range of teeth-related questions. Almost half the men polled said they would have teeth- whitening treatment compared with 35% of women. Good teeth and a nice smile came second in the list of what females look for in men, after eyes. For men a good body was the important thing they look for, followed by eyes, hair, and teeth.
• Year commercial floss was first manufactured: 1882 & Material it was first made of: silk.
• People who drink 3 or more sugary sodas daily have 63% more dental decay, fillings and tooth loss.
• More than 300 types of bacteria make up dental plaque.