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| Tooth Decay |
One of the most important but
often neglected by many is dental hygiene. And one of the most common problem
in this aspect is about tooth decay. Tooth decay happens when the outer layer
of the teeth has been damaged by acids. In some surveys, 1 out of 3 adults and
more than 1 out of 4 kids are experiencing this problem.
Tooth decays are formed when
bacteria in the plaque (sticky film formed when bacteria, small food particles
and saliva combined) produced acids after digesting carbohydrates like sugars
and starches. If the plaque is accumulated, it will break the surface of the
teeth. The next layer of the tooth is then dissolved leading holes or cavities.
Tooth decays can be easily
identified by dentist but there are some symptoms if you have already had one.
Toothache is one of the most common while others are tooth sensitivity or pangingilo, dark spots on teeth, bad
breath and unpleasant taste in the mouth. If left untreated, this may lead into
a more serious problems like cavities, gum disease and dental abscesses. Once
you reach the last one, root canal, surgery or tooth extraction is the only
option to treat the said problem.
This problem can be easily
prevented by the following:
1. Brushing at least twice a day
(with at least two minutes each session) using fluoride toothpaste is the the
first step to prevent. Flouride makes
the teeth stronger by replacing the lost minerals due to acids;
2. Use dental floss at least once a
day to clean between teeth and gumlines;
3. Cut down sugary and starchy
food and drinks. Combine these foods with your meals to minimize exposure to
plaque acids. Also, avoid taking such foods an hour before going to bed; and
4. Have a regular dental check-up
of at least once a year.
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| Free Dental Kits from Colgate |
Colgate Philippines is
celebrating Oral Health Month every March. This year, they encouraged everyone
to take the pledge to Zero Cavities thru their FB Page. Two dental kits were sent to those who took the
pledge. The kit composed the following:
Colgate Sugar-Acid Neutralizer Toothpaste
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Helps deactivate sugar acids before they can harm teeth
With flouride and calcium, it also strengthens and restores the enamel to help prevent cavity formation.
Colgate Plax Mouthwash
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Cleans hard to reach places in the mouth.
Kills bacteria by up to 99%
Protection up to 12 hours.
Helps prevent cavities
No burning sensation
Clinically tested by dentists.
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Colgate Slim-soft Charcoal Toothbrush
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It helps to remove bacteria
Bristles clean deep in between teeth
Gently cleans along the gumline.
What are the things you do to
prevent tooth decays?
Have you tried these Colgate Products?
Sources:
Disclaimer: This
is not a paid post. I received the products by taking the pledge last Oral
Health Month at Colgate’s Zero Cavities program on their FB Page. I haven't tried these products as of the moment.