Recommended foods that cleanse the teeth and protect them are: apple, pear, melon, kiwi, carrot, cucumber, spinach, celery, walnuts and chestnuts. Experts say, however, that although they contribute to oral hygiene, not replace tooth brushing and flossing, essential after every meal. “Apples have an interesting mechanism of action, contain polyphenols that stimulate saliva flow and help in cleaning your teeth. But because they contain acids, at risk of developing cavities. So brush and floss should never be left to use” , explains Professor Butini Luciane Oliveira.

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To prevent periodontal disease only need to change some simple lifestyle and focus more on the health of our teeth.

* Visit the dentist two times a year at least (even if you do not feel any discomfort in your teeth or gums)
* Inform your dentist if you have diabetes
* Use a toothbrush with soft bristles and rounded.
* Make a conscious and thorough brushing.
* Use fluoride toothpaste
* Brushing the tongue.
* Floss daily (if you can not use it, ask your dentist to show you how to do it properly)
* No smoking

The prevention and treatment is very beneficial for oral health, besides allowing a healthy smile and pleasant.

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* The toothbrush should be small, this would facilitate better movement within the mouth.
* The toothbrush bristles should be soft and flexible. A brush bristle small but hard can hurt both the gums and teeth.
* We recommend having a round head and square head that are more difficult to reach all corners of the mouth.
* The handle of the toothbrush is better if the rubber is soft or rather, to facilitate the grip of it.
* This brush must be replaced every 3 months or sooner if you look very worn.

Other tips
To help in the task of brushing teeth, we can consider the following ideas

* When purchasing a brush let your child choose the one with his favorite character (so you do not choose one that is not suitable for your mouth, give the choice between 3 or 4 models that meet the above conditions named).
* Find a bench or something similar so that the child can get on and look in the mirror while brushing teeth.
* In order to rinse your mouth, use a plastic glass of the image has a representative character for the child.
* Brush your teeth with the child, will be a shared while brushing and may imitate and to improve her style.
* Check both your smile after brushing your teeth. They can also watch before washing and after it, to tell the difference between the two moments, especially when we have eaten foods that adhere to teeth, or are between them.
* Remember that you should never share your toothbrush with other children, even with his brothers.

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Diabetes is a disease that affects the whole health of the person suffering, but with controls and a balanced diet, can develop a normal life without consequences.

The symptoms of periodontitis, are:

* Gums red, sore and bleeding
* Gums separate from teeth and make them look longer.
* Loose teeth and very sensitive
* Halitosis (bad breath)

To prevent damage both teeth and gum, we must ensure the following tips:

* Visit the dentist twice a year at least and do not forget to inform you that suffer from diabetes
* Brush your teeth four times a day and always at least after every meal.
* Use to brush a very soft bristle brush to avoid hurting the gums.
* Floss your teeth every day.
* Keep your dentures (if it exists) or clean.
* No smoking
* Keep diabetes under control

The dentist will also look at your gums, clean up any existing scale formation and give you the advice you need to keep your teeth health.

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