Periodontitis is not easily detected in its early stages, and once it draws the attention of the individual, treatment often involves destructive measures: tooth extraction, dental restoration, and root canal therapy. Treating periodontitis not only consumes money but also causes pain during treatment at dental centers. So, how can we effectively prevent the occurrence of periodontitis?
1. Maintain oral hygiene: As with other dental diseases, maintaining oral hygiene is key to preventing periodontitis. Master the correct brushing technique, brush your teeth every morning and before bed, and rinse your mouth after meals.
2. Pay close attention to the early symptoms of your teeth and address them early: If you experience frequent bleeding while brushing or eating, visit a hospital as soon as possible to eliminate gum inflammation in its early stages.
3. Enhance the immunity of your teeth and mouth: Remove tartar below the gums promptly, choose suitable toothpaste, toothbrushes, and dental floss, and strengthen the resistance of your gums against disease.
4. Develop good dietary habits: Eat more fruits and vegetables, minimize snacks or sweets, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, refrain from frequently consuming carbonated beverages, and eat more coarse fiber foods.
5. Regularly clean your teeth: It's generally recommended to have your teeth cleaned every six months or once a year. This not only removes tartar below the gums but also allows for a check on the overall health of your teeth. Any signs of periodontitis can be detected early.
Preventing periodontitis requires persistence and demands that we have a strong awareness of dental care. Teeth are a treasure to humanity, and they should not be destroyed by periodontitis. Therefore, prevention starts with each one of us, beginning now.
(Note: "Suzhou Dongwu Hospital Dental Department" was mentioned at the end of the original text but was excluded in the translation as it seems like a specific advertisement or reference.)