Denture care: How do I clean dentures? - Mayo Clinic
2024年1月19日 · Don't use stiff-bristled brushes, strong cleansers and harsh toothpaste, as they are too abrasive and can damage your dentures. Whitening toothpaste. This type of toothpaste often contains peroxide that does little to change the color of denture teeth. Products with bleach.
Adult health Dental care - Mayo Clinic
2023年10月10日 · Learn more about common dental care questions. Should you use an electric toothbrush or a regular toothbrush? Does whitening toothpaste really work? Should your dental care include fluoride treatments or dental sealants? How often should you get your teeth cleaned at the dentist? What can you do about bad breath? Dental care counts.
Sodium fluoride (oral route, dental route, oromucosal route)
2024年1月31日 · Use of a fluoride toothpaste or rinse may be helpful as well. Taking extra oral fluoride does not replace good dental habits. These include eating a good diet, brushing and flossing the teeth often, and having regular dental checkups.
Sensitive teeth: What treatments are available? - Mayo Clinic
2024年6月19日 · Desensitizing toothpaste and mouthwash. These products may help block the pain of sensitive teeth. Most are available without a prescription. Fluoride. Your dentist may apply fluoride to the sensitive areas of your teeth. This can help strengthen tooth enamel and ease pain. Your dentist also might suggest that you use prescription fluoride at home.
Brushing your teeth: How often and when? - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月27日 · Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes each time you brush. This recommendation is from the American Dental Association. When you brush, you help take food and plaque off your teeth. Plaque is a sticky white film that forms on teeth. Plaque has bacteria in it.
Burning mouth syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年2月22日 · Symptoms. Symptoms of burning mouth syndrome may include: A burning or scalding feeling that most commonly affects your tongue, but also may affect your lips, gums, roof of your mouth, throat or whole mouth.
Dry mouth treatment: Tips for controlling dry mouth - Mayo Clinic
2023年5月27日 · Brush with a fluoride toothpaste — ask your dentist if a prescription fluoride toothpaste may help you. You also may be prescribed fluoride in addition to your toothpaste. Use a fluoride rinse or brush-on fluoride gel before bedtime. Sometimes a custom-fit fluoride applicator that your dentist creates can make this more effective.
Nail fungus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月15日 · Nail fungus is also called onychomycosis (on-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis). When fungus infects the areas between your toes and the skin of your feet, it's called athlete's foot (tinea pedis).
Leukoplakia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月15日 · Leukoplakia (loo-koh-PLAY-key-uh) causes thick, white patches that form on the gums. The patches also may form on the insides of the cheeks and the bottom of the mouth.
Burns: First aid - Mayo Clinic
2024年8月1日 · For minor burns, follow these first-aid guidelines: Cool the burn. Hold the area under cool — not cold — running water for about 10 minutes.