Just like other parts of the body, dental care is equally important. Teeth are both a matter of health and beauty. However, many people tend to neglect the care and protection of their teeth.

We must always maintain oral hygiene. In our Nepali society, brushing teeth alone is understood as oral hygiene, but that is not enough. Flossing, mouth rinsing, and cleaning the tongue are all part of oral hygiene. In addition, a dental check-up should be done every six months.

We should not eat very hard foods. One should not bite nails, and the thread used during threading can also be harmful to teeth. To keep teeth healthy, it is best to avoid tobacco products and not to drink too many carbonated drinks, tea, or coffee.

In Nepal, there is still a tendency to go to the hospital only when the problem becomes severe. It is often found that people seek care only after losing many teeth, after cavities have become extensive, or they ignore children's milk teeth thinking they are temporary. There is still a need to raise awareness about this from the primary school level.

It is necessary to brush regularly twice a day. Brushing 20 to 30 minutes after eating can help prevent tooth erosion. Areas that the brush cannot reach should be cleaned with floss. The tongue should be cleaned with a tongue cleaner. One should not eat acidic foods or use teeth to break hard objects. The type of brush used for dental care also matters greatly. Therefore, attention should be paid to the quality of the toothbrush.