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Salud Bucal y Cuidado Dental: Mantener una Boca Saludable y Prevención Dental

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Maintaining excellent oral health is essential for overall well-being. Establishing a daily oral hygiene routine that includes proper brushing, flossing, and mouthwash can prevent problems such as bad breath and plaque buildup. Nutrition also plays a crucial role; it is important to limit sugary and acidic foods, opt for a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamins, and drink water to maintain oral pH. Regular dental check-ups allow problems to be detected early, saving time and money in the long run. Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption is essential to protect oral and overall health. If you play contact sports or suffer from bruxism, using protective devices such as mouth guards or night splints is recommended. These practices ensure a bright smile and a healthy mouth for many years to come.

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el enjuague / el enˈxwaɣe /noun

rinse

Además del cepillado, incorporar el uso de hilo dental y enjuague bucal en tu rutina diaria es altamente beneficioso.

In addition to brushing, incorporating the use of dental floss and mouth rinse into your daily routine is highly beneficial.

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el esmalte / el esˈmalte /noun

enamel

Limita tu consumo de alimentos azucarados y ácidos, ya que pueden debilitar el esmalte dental y provocar caries.

Limit your consumption of sugary and acidic foods, as they can weaken tooth enamel and cause cavities.

capa protectora

adecuadas / aˈðekwadas /adjective

appropriate

Las técnicas adecuadas de cepillado deben cubrir todas las superficies de los dientes.

The appropriate brushing techniques should cover all tooth surfaces.

rechinar / re.tʃiˈnaɾ /verb

to grind

Si participas en deportes de contacto o experimentas rechinar de dientes por la noche, considera el uso de dispositivos de protección...

If you participate in contact sports or experience tooth grinding at night, consider using protective devices...

la alineación / la ali.ne.aˈθjon /noun

alignment

Durante estas citas, tu dentista puede identificar posibles problemas como caries, enfermedades de las encías o alineación incorrecta, lo que permite una intervención oportuna.

During these appointments, your dentist can identify potential problems such as cavities, gum disease, or incorrect alignment, allowing for timely intervention.

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el desgaste / el desˈɣaste /noun

wear and tear

Estos aparatos personalizados protegen tus dientes de traumatismos, fracturas y desgaste causado por el rechinamiento, asegurando que tu salud bucal permanezca intacta.

These custom appliances protect your teeth from trauma, fractures, and wear and tear caused by grinding, ensuring your oral health remains intact.

erosióndeterioro

albergar / albeɾˈɣaɾ /verb

harbor

estas áreas pueden albergar bacterias

these areas can harbor bacteria

dorsos / ˈdoɾsos /noun

backs

Las técnicas adecuadas de cepillado deben cubrir todas las superficies de los dientes, incluyendo los frentes, los dorsos y las superficies de masticación.

Proper brushing techniques should cover all tooth surfaces, including the fronts, backs, and chewing surfaces.

adoptar / aðopˈtaɾ /verb

adopting

Al adoptar buenas prácticas de higiene bucal...

By adopting good oral hygiene practices...

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el fluoruro / el flu.oˈɾu.ɾo /noun

fluoride

Esto implica cepillarse los dientes dos veces al día con un cepillo de dientes de cerdas suaves y pasta dental con fluoruro.

This involves brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and toothpaste with fluoride.

fluoraciónfluorosisflúor

perjudiciales / peɾxuðjaˈles /adjective