hammashuolto
Hammashuolto is the set of practices aimed at maintaining oral health through daily self-care and periodic professional care. In everyday use, it encompasses both the routines performed at home and the services provided by dental professionals to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and related conditions, and to preserve natural teeth throughout life.
At home, the foundation is good oral hygiene. Brushing twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste for about
Professional care includes regular dental visits for examination and cleaning, usually every six to twelve months,
Education and access are important public-health aspects of hammashuolto. Early life instruction, protective sealants for children,
See also: dental hygiene, oral health, preventive dentistry, dental prophylaxis.