Routine dental care

X-rays are recommended for better diagnosis and treatment planning for your dental condition, as they can be used to reveal different dental problems, such as teeth caries, periodontal conditions or bony pathology. The radiation dosage from our dental X-rays is very low, about the same as is naturally received, and the impact on patients is extremely low.

Nowadays, most available toothpastes contain fluoride, which can help strengthen and protect teeth enamel. Desensitizing toothpaste can be chosen instead if you have sensitive teeth. For your toothbrush, choose one with a soft bristle and small head to facilitate better tooth surface adaptation and to avoid abrasion of enamel and gum. Toothbrushes with hard bristles will cause enamel wearing and gum recession, exposing the teeth roots, leading to tooth sensitivity. In severe cases, this may cause exposure of dental pulp with inflammation.

After each meal, the bacteria in the dental plaque will decompose the sugar in the food and produce acid, which will lower the pH in the mouth. When the pH level in the mouth drops below pH5.5, the minerals on the tooth surface will start to be lost. Saliva can neutralize acid and replace lost minerals, but this process takes about 30 minutes. If you eat frequently, the pH level in the mouth will remain at a low level, and the saliva will not have enough time to repair, and the minerals on the tooth surface will continue to be lost, eventually forming tooth decay.

Every time you eat, your teeth will be attacked by acid. Saliva can help neutralize the acid, but rinsing your mouth cannot replace the function of saliva. Therefore, rinsing your mouth after eating will not reduce the chance of tooth decay. To prevent tooth decay, you must reduce the frequency of eating and drinking.