Flossing is essential, nothing replaces the use of dental floss. Mouthwashes and streams are not able to sanitize the contact area between one tooth and another. Only flossing removes plaque from the proximal area. Therefore, never stop flossing and avoid the risk of proximal cavities or periodontal problems.

Because there is no preventive work. It is essential to determine a next visit for checkup with your dentist and prophylaxis should be within six months. Remember that clean teeth never have cavities.

Flossing is essential, nothing replaces the use of dental floss. Mouthwashes and streams are not able to sanitize the contact area between one tooth and another. Only flossing removes plaque from the proximal area. Therefore, never forget to use it, thus avoiding the risk of proximal cavities or periodontal problems. It is important to use it every 12 hours, as recommended in the evening and morning.

Any soft, relatively small head with three rows of bristles. The most important thing is that they are new and soft, because the harsh ones cause serious damage to teeth and gums. In cases of gingival and periodontal disease, the periodontist will indicate the ideal toothbrush.

Using it every night before bed already minimizes considerably the amount of plaque retained on the tongue and therefore, reduces morning breath.

It is a plastic device ideal for removal of plaque that adheres to the tongue. Because it is very soft, the toothbrush is not able to clean the tongue adequately.

Three times a day, and the one before bed time is the most important. During the day, we swallow saliva two thousand times, which helps remove plaque. At night, we only swallow 20 times, which allows plaque to build up more quickly.

Yes. There are gum, periodontal diseases and different lesions that may affect the oral cavity.

With no X-ray of ALL teeth, it is impossible to make an accurate diagnosis of the oral cavity of one patient.

It is essential to have a complete X-ray examination of your teeth every two years.

Two to three times a year, depending on the health condition of your teeth. In case of patients with periodontal disease or high incidence of cavities, the next visit for prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) and X-rays should be determined by the dentist.

Yes. Patients following a preventive program with their dentist and adopting good oral hygiene at home are totally free of cavities. Remember that clean teeth NEVER have cavities.

The main source of infection is maternal. The proof comes from several studies showing that when Streptococus Mutans are isolated from mothers and children, they show a similar bacteria profile (Berkowitz and Jordan, 1975; Berkowitz and Jones, 1985; Davey and Rogers, 1984). Mothers with high levels of Streptococus Mutans tend to have children with the same high levels (Caufield et al, 1988; Kohler et al, 1984; Kohler and Bratthall,1978; Van Houte et al, 1981). Conclusion: Avoid kissing your baby on the mouth or using the same cutlery and crockery.

It is an infectious and transmissible disease by Streptococcus Mutans (Fitzgerald and Keyes, 1960).

It consists of a set of measures, adopted during the state of health, to prevent the development of illness.