Proper Care for the Teeth and Gums

1. Proper Care for the Teeth
and Gums

2. A person looks good when he or she smiles,
laughs and speaks especially when his or her teeth
are clean.

3. Make it a habit to take care of your teeth and gums.
Proper care for the teeth and gums will keep them strong
and healthy. Healthy teeth and gums will make you
confident with your fresh breath and charming smile.

4. Care for the Teeth
Cavities, toothache, and bad breath are often the
result of improper care of the teeth. To prevent
teeth problems, make it a habit to care for your
teeth.

5. Brushing of Teeth
Brushing removes bacteria that cling to the teeth.
Brush the teeth at least twice a day or after every
meal.

6. Brushing the Teeth
You will need:
toothpaste
salt
glass of water
mouthwash Toothbrush

7. How to brush your teeth:
1. Place a pea-sized dab of toothpaste on the head of the
toothbrush.
2. Place your toothbrush against the front teeth. Then brush your
front teeth in a circular motion.
3. Brush your back and lower teeth that face the tongue with up
down motion for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Gargle with water and spit.

8. Flossing of Teeth
A dental floss can also be used
to clean the teeth. A floss is a
specially dental treated thread
used to remove pieces of food on
areas that the toothbrush cannot
reach.

9. Flossing
You will need:
dental floss
tooth pick
glass of water

10. 1. Hold the floss.
2. Use the floss between upper teeth.
3. Use the floss between lower tooth.
4. Rinse mouth after you floss.

11. How to floss:
1. Hold the floss in both fingers as shown in the illustration.
2. Use floss between upper teeth.
3. Use floss between lower teeth.
4. Make sure to gargle with a glass of water after you floss.

12. Care for the Gums
The gums hold the teeth in place.
Taking good care of the gums can keep
them and your teeth strong.
Healthy gums are normally pinkish.
Having black gums is a sign of gum
disease. Gum disease makes the gum
tender and more likely to bleed.

13. toothpaste
salt
glass of water
mouthwash Toothbrush
Care for the Gums
You will need:

14. How to take care of your gums:
1. Gently massage the gums by placing the toothbrush firmly outside of the
lower gum.
2. Use small circular and upward motion to the top of the gums.
3. Repeat 10-12 times before moving to the next section of the gums.
4. Brush gently and carefully along the gum line.
5. Use a mouthwash. If mouthwash is not available, you my also gargle a salt
solution made up of ½ teaspoon of salt and a glass of warm water.
6. Swish the mouthwash around the mouth for about two minutes. Then spit it
out.

15. Taking Care of Both Teeth and Gums
1. Visit your dentist regularly, at least twice a year, to
correct any tooth defect or to fill in cavities. It is also a
good practice to have your dentist clean your teeth.
This cleaning procedure is called oral propylaxis.
Regular oral propylaxis prevents tooth defects and
toothaches.

17. 2. Eat the right kinds of food. Tooth decay is a very common
problem caused by eating sweets and sugary foods such as candies,
cakes, soda, and other sticky jams. Too much soft and sticky foods
tend to cling to the teeth. This may cause a hole in the teeth called
cavity, leading to tooth decay.
Eating fruits, such as apples and oranges; and vegetables, such as
raw carrots and celery, cleanses the teeth and gums. These foods
are highly recommended by dentists and nutrition experts.