Ways to Keep Teeth Healthy for a Lifetime

A beautiful smile is noteworthy not only as an aesthetic choice but also as a reflection of health. The path to a healthy smile lies in effective dental care habits. Member of the European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Divas in Dentistry Turkey Representative Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu draws attention to the importance of practical and effective dental care methods, from correct tooth brushing techniques to conscious consumption habits, in order to protect our teeth throughout life. These care methods filled with innovative solutions reveal the secrets of keeping teeth in the mouth for a lifetime, focusing on dental health…

FUNDAMENTAL STEP FOR HEALTHY TEETH: CORRECT TOOTH BRUSHING

Correct tooth brushing techniques that form the foundation of dental health emerge as the first and most critical step in keeping teeth in the mouth for a lifetime. Pointing out that faulty tooth brushing habits frequently encountered in daily life endanger dental health, Member of the European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry, Divas in Dentistry Turkey Representative Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu stated: "Our concept regarding tooth brushing needs to change now; we need to brush our mouth longer. But of course, the toothpaste we use while brushing for a longer time also has its own importance. We now need to use toothpastes that do not contain abrasives, repair teeth, and support saliva production."

PROPER NUTRITION ALSO PROTECTS DENTAL HEALTH

The path to having healthy teeth does not only pass through tooth brushing, but also through eating correctly and consciously. Dt. Güzin Kırsaçlıoğlu, emphasizing the importance of eating habits for having healthy teeth, stated: "Cheese, containing casein, has quite a negative effect on microorganisms that harm oral and dental health. Peanuts, with their rich phosphate content, nourish saliva composition. Green tea and sage tea positively affect saliva composition and gum health with their antioxidant properties. Consuming foods such as strawberries, apples and kiwis by biting them is quite beneficial for the health of teeth and gums," she explained.

SALIVA SERVES AS A BUFFER FOR TEETH

Saliva quality, an element often overlooked in oral health, stands out as another important factor in protecting dental health and being able to maintain aesthetic smiles throughout life. Kırsaçlıoğlu, emphasizing that saliva composition has critical importance in protecting teeth against acid erosion, preventing dry mouth and preventing wear that may occur on teeth, said: "For us, saliva and its quality are very important because saliva is actually a protective element for teeth. It forms like a film layer on the teeth, eliminating the acidic effect of food and serving as a buffer. It contains calcium and phosphate. For example, poor saliva quality alone can lead to cavities. If you have fluid saliva, it washes the tooth, but if it has a foamy and sticky composition, it causes food particles to stick more to the tooth and leads to more tartar formation," she expressed.