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Dr Swapnil Rachha

MDS-Pediatric &

Preventive Dentist

Empathetic Nature With Skilful Handling Of Patients By Our

Well-experienced Dentists Forms The Core Of Our Team.

dental procedures and saving a lot of future costs and

trouble. Hence I have a firm opinion that the dental field has

evolved in a way that all patients have immensely benefited

from it and patients are no more horrified for a dental visit

and dentists are no longer considered as monsters!

Share with our readers the measures that have to be

taken to maintain good oral hygiene. How would you

suggest we should spread awareness for the same?

Maintaining good oral hygiene is an important daily routine

which all must follow meticulously. The most common

questions that patients have are how often to brush, in what

way and which toothpaste to use etc. I personally suggest

using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoridated paste with

950 to 1000 ppm fluoride of any good company to brush

teeth twice daily once in the morning and once at bedtime.

Toothbrushing should be done with moderate forces applied

on teeth and giving horizontal as well as vertical strokes till

approx 3-4 minutes, covering all surfaces followed by

thorough rinsing with water. Use of dental floss and

medicated mouth wash are also very good adjuvants in

maintaining good oral hygiene and preventing dental

diseases. Best way to spread awareness in patients is

visiting your dentist regularly and magazines like Insight

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