Almora: Tooth decay is a very painful problem, but this problem does not occur suddenly. It starts gradually and if attention is not taken in time, then later on this problem becomes the cause of unbearable pain. Often people take the early signs lightly, whereas the same signs are meant to alert us.

How does a worm appear in the teeth?

During a conversation with Local 18, dentist Santosh Bisht told that the process of tooth decay does not start suddenly. At first a slight sensitivity is felt in the teeth. Like tingling of teeth while drinking cold water or hot tea. Many times a pricking sensation is felt in the teeth even after eating sweets. This is the time when we should be alert and get our teeth checked.

Nowadays, changing eating habits are also causing harm to teeth, such as drinking cold drinks with hot momos or chow mein. In this way, consuming very hot and very cold food together has a bad effect on the teeth. This is called temperature variation. Due to this, the upper layer of the teeth becomes weak and gradually decay occurs.

How to keep teeth healthy

To keep teeth healthy, it is very important to take proper care on a daily basis. Brushing should be done at least twice a day, especially before sleeping at night. One should not hurry while brushing and clean each tooth thoroughly. Besides, cleaning the tongue is also important because dirt and bacteria spread from there.

Rinse with water after eating sweets

It is a good habit to gargle with water after eating sweets. One should avoid eating too much sweet, sticky and junk food. Drink as little cold drinks and packaged juices as possible. Everyone, from children to adults, needs to pay attention to their teeth.

adopt right habits

Dental problems may seem minor, but if ignored, it can become a big problem. It is very important to understand the initial signs and take timely action. By adopting good daily habits, cleanliness and taking a little care in eating habits, we can easily avoid painful problems like tooth decay.