Emergency dentistry patients looking for ways to ensure their oral health is maintained should use a mouthwash containing fluoride.
The substance, also found in a number of brands of toothpaste, helps ward off tooth decay by strengthening the protective enamel that surrounds the pearly whites.
Ensuring a larger consumption of fluoride could be the solution to teeth that may be weakened as a result of a sugary diet, which could cause bacteria to break down the surface of the teeth.
This advice is echoed by the Hindustan Times, which recently claimed that the substance could make the top layer of the tooth more resistant to attack.
Avoiding sugary drinks, chewing sugar-free gum and consuming a healthy, well-balanced diet were also recommended to ensure oral health is maintained.
About Dentistry advises individuals to eat a variety of healthy foods from all food groups, as well as drinking plenty of water to make sure teeth remain in good condition.