In any case, it is important to brush your teeth after breakfast and in the evening before going to bed and to floss regularly every day. This is the most effective way of preventing tooth decay. In addition, you should take your time when brushing your teeth and choose a toothbrush with bristles that are as medium-hard as possible, as food residues usually accumulate in the recesses of the chewing surfaces of the teeth and the interfaces at the contact points of the teeth. Soft bristles can be useful to protect the gums, but the cleaning effect is reduced. Therefore, soft brushes should only be used in consultation with the prophylaxis team in your own dental practice.
In addition, regular dental check-ups are the best way to detect tooth decay at an early stage. If there is leftover food with a lot of sugar in the mouth, some bacteria turn the leftover into acid. However, you can prevent tooth decay with less sugar in your diet. Fluoride also plays an important role in your teeth. Because fluorides protect against tooth decay and support the treatment of teeth that are sensitive to hot, cold, sweet and sour. Therefore, you should brush your teeth twice a day with toothpaste containing fluoride. Children should also brush with toothpaste containing fluoride.