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This page was posted: 20 Jan 2016

Dental infection is a very preventable cause of severe prematurity. Make sure that you and your family have at least annual dental check-ups. It is also important to brush your teeth correctly.

How to brush your teeth

  • Flossing is almost the most important part of looking after your teeth
  • You should brush your teeth twice a day
    • You should brush your teeth for 2 minutes
    • Never brush your teeth immediately after a meal especially when food contains acid. Brushing your teeth when the enamel is soften by acid damages the enamel.
    • Wait at least an hour after a meal and drink a glass of water to wash away the acid
    • So the best way to do it is to brush your teeth just before going to bed and before you have breakfast
    • Make sure you also brush your tongue
  • You should rather drink tap water than bottled water – tap water contains fluoride that strengths the enamel of your teeth
  • Smoking is bad for dental health as well!
  • And so is sugar – avoid fizzy drinks and sweets
  • Chew on sugar free gum in between meals

Ways to prevent and limit infection

  • Wash your hands with soap and running water, especially when you have a cold or prior to preparing a meal
  • Use a tissue when coughing or sneezing and through it away afterwards
  • Don’t share utensils like cups, glasses and cutlery
  • Stay at home when you feel unwell and keep sick kids at home when you attend a medical visit
  • Vaccinations is a proven way to limit infections, so make suer you have a flu vaccine at the start of winter and also that your whooping cough vaccination is up to date.

 

 

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