The only source of food and drink entering the body is the mouth, so taking care of oral hygiene is the best solution to maintain the health and safety of the mouth and teeth, and need continuous attention and care to remain strong and clean, and avoid exposure to many problems that affect the teeth and gums greatly. These problems are not limited to a certain age, but rather affect adults and children and have different factors and the lifestyle followed by people from choosing the foods we follow, such as food or hygiene, and the type of food eaten is an important reason for the accumulation of germs and bacteria.

       There are studies linking lack of oral care with the incidence of medical conditions such as infections, and in some cases it even reaches heart disease, without diseases that affect the mouth, gums and teeth, such as tooth decay and even cracking.

       One of the most important aspects of dental and oral cleaning is:

- Prevention of gingivitis.

-Get a fresh breath to avoid the formation of odor-causing bacteria.

-Avoiding the accumulation of plaque in the teeth (this layer is considered the main cause of dental problems because it consists of food residues and contains bacteria that cause oral diseases, gum infections and tooth decay).

- Save money and time to go to the dentist.

     To avoid these problems and gain strong teeth and a clean mouth, the instructions that lead to oral and dental care must be followed, which are as follows:

* Cleaning teeth:

         Care should be taken to clean the teeth after meals at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, this step helps to get rid of the accumulation of food between the teeth and protect them from decay and tartar, while washing the teeth in a circular manner without putting much pressure on the teeth, and the correct use of the brush so as not to infect the gums with infections. .

* Try to avoid eating acidic and sugary foods:

         This is because it causes erosion of the tooth enamel layer and acids cause tooth decay.

* Drink water and useful fluids:

         You should avoid drinking carbonated drinks and caffeinated drinks that cause teeth to change color to yellow, and be sure to drink water, which is the best drink for health, especially when you provide it with mint or lemon, because water helps to get rid of the effects of foods and drinks, and also drinking milk on a daily basis enhances the health. Increasing the proportion of calcium and strengthens the teeth and helps them to resist decay.

* Eat vegetables and fruits:

         Especially those rich in fibers that provide the body with energy, such as apples, carrots and strawberries, which help whiten teeth.

* Use a suitable toothpaste:

       The necessity of the toothpaste used to contain fluoride, which is one of the basics of maintaining teeth because it is anti-decay and fights germs in the mouth, and there are some types that are equipped with natural antibacterial elements such as mint and garlic.

* Make sure to use mouthwash:

       Using an antiseptic solution for the mouth twice a day, especially before bedtime, keeps the mouth from bad odor and protects the gums from infection.

* Use of dental floss:

       To get rid of the accumulation of food between the teeth and avoid the appearance of bacteria and gum problems, and it works to stimulate the gums and reduce the incidence of infections, and it is preferable to use it once a day.

* Make sure to visit the dentist regularly:

         From time to time, it is necessary to visit the dentist, preferably once every six months, in order to follow up on maintaining the teeth and mouth in a good way, discovering health problems and speeding up their treatment, and permanent cleaning of the teeth.

* Trying to quit smoking:

       Tobacco works on yellowing and damaging the teeth.

* Vitamin C":

       Helps improve the performance of the immune system, maintain healthy gums, and avoid health problems, such as bleeding gums or infections in the gums and mouth.

We all have a choice... as for neglect and exposure to health and physical problems. Both care and concern for our health and choose the path of health and safety.