Some doctors say tongue cleaning is best, and some doctors say tongue cleaning is bad. Salt water gargles are the best mouthwash in my opinion. 

Benefits of Tongue Scraping:

Tongue scraping is a simple wellness routine that can change your oral health and life. It allows you to quickly and easily remove food particles and other debris from the tongue’s surface, which helps prevent bad breath and other oral issues. Tongue scraping is done using a small, rounded metallic or plastic tool with rubber handles.

What are the Benefits of Salt Water Gargles?

Saltwater rinses can be helpful in stopping growth of bacteria in your mouth.Regularly gargling with salt water can assist in removing bacteria from the gums, which helps in cleaning and preventing the buildup of plaque and tartar. A buildup of bacteria in the mouth can lead to gum disease and tooth decay.

Cloves contain a strong anaesthetic known as eugenol which similarly works as an antiseptic to fight bacteria that may cause infections. That is why cloves are so effective at fighting cavities and are often added to oral products such as toothpaste and mouthwash.

Invisible aligners or Clear aligners are transparent plastic frames of dental braces utilized to alter teeth. Just like braces, aligners are used to straighten teeth. It can be detachable and invisible. They can work on warped teeth, misaligned teeth, teeth with improper sizes and so on. They are very helpful and can also have drawbacks, too.

Mouth cancer, also known as oral cancer, is where a tumour develops in a part of the mouth. It may be on the surface of the tongue, the inside of the cheeks, the roof of the mouth (palate), the lips or gums.

What are the symptoms of mouth cancer?

• A lip or mouth sore that doesn’t heal.
• Loose teeth.
• A growth or lump inside your mouth.
• Mouth pain.
• Difficult or painful swallowing.

If your gums are swollen or bleed when you brush your teeth, it could be a sign of gum (periodontal) disease. Many adults have trouble with their gums, even with regular tooth brushing and flossing. Getting an evaluation and timely treatment from your dental care provider can preserve your smile.

What are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?

• Reddish or purplish gums.
• Tender gums
• Loose teeth.
• Pus (infection) around your gum line.
• Pain when chewing.
• Tooth loss.

Treatments for Gum Disease:

• Non-surgical: Non-surgical options for the treatment of gum diseases include antibiotics and a non-surgical deep-cleaning procedure called tooth scaling and root planing that removes tartar and plaque from below the gum line.
• Surgical: Surgical treatments for gum diseases include procedures to reduce pockets that have formed at the gum line, procedures to regenerate lost bone and tissue, procedures to remove excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth surface, and procedures to graft soft tissue onto the gums to cover exposed bone and prevent tooth loss.

Teeth Cavities is causes in your don’t brush your teeth, you will develop cavities”– is something we have heard ever since we were kids. What are dental cavities? In simple words, cavities are decayed parts of your teeth that are formed due to bacteria and the acids they produce. They appear as brownish-black or black specks on your teeth and food lodgement in these cavities is a common problem. Causes include bacteria, snacking, sipping sugary drinks and poor teeth cleaning. There may be no symptoms. Untreated cavities can cause toothache, infection and tooth loss. Treatments include fluoride, fillings and crowns. Severe cases may need a root canal or removal.

How to avoid the Teeth Cavities?

• Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste. Preferably, brush after each meal and especially before going to bed.
• Clean between your teeth daily with dental floss or interdental cleaners, such as the Oral-B Interdental Brush, Reach Stim-U-Dent, or Sulcabrush.
• Rinse daily with a fluoride-containing mouthwash. Some rinses also have antiseptic ingredients to help kill bacteria that cause plaque.
• Eat nutritious and balanced meals and limit snacks. Avoid carbohydrates such as candy, pretzels and chips, which can remain on the tooth surface. If sticky foods are eaten, brush your teeth soon afterwards.
• Check with your dentist about using supplemental fluoride, which strengthens your teeth.

• Ask your dentist about dental sealants (a plastic protective coating) applied to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (molars) to protect them from decay.