subject: How to Have Good Teeth Till You Die: Tips From a Medicaid Orthodontist [print this page] How to Have Good Teeth Till You Die: Tips From a Medicaid Orthodontist
We don't want to have dentures when we're older do we? I didn't think so. Here are some tips compiled from a Medicaid orthodontist regarding how to avoid keeping a set of plastic gums in a glass of water by your bedside. 1. Oral Hygiene: This is the most important tip, and it's also the most work. If you have a good routine that involves brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing, rinsing with mouthwash, and scraping your tongue, you will be surprised at how nice your teeth will look. Plaque won't stand a chance, and food particles won't cause cavities.2. Visit Your Dentist: Six months is a good amount of time to check in with your dentist. That will give him the chance to determine if you need any work from your Medicaid orthodontist. Crooked teeth and a bad bite can be injurious, so it's best to have these problems corrected as soon as possible with Medicaid braces or Invisalign. Periodontal disease and oral cancer are other aspects of dental downfall to which you could succumb if you're not careful. Your dental professionals will tell you which areas of your mouth need special flossing and brushing.3. Avoid Bone Loss: Osteoporosis can be seriously bad for your teeth. As your jaw bone weakens and recedes, it may cause shifting in your teeth. This can also mean that teeth will fall out or decay due to the infectious bacteria that invade gaps between teeth and gums. Calcium can help combat osteoporosis. 4. Reduce Your Vices: Smoking, drinking, and other forms of tobacco can greatly damage your oral hygiene. You may scoff now and want to die young, but when you're fifty and setting your dentures for the night, you'll wish you had heeded my advice. 5. Be Healthy: If you exercise, eat right and generally stay healthy, you won't have to worry about oral diseases - your body will be able to fight them off. Avoid excessive sugary foods, eat lots of fruits and vegetables and you will see that you feel better. Your teeth will respond positively. If you follow these five tips, chances are you will have a fine set of teeth for years to come. While a cigarette or a piece of chocolate cake every now and then may not kill you, as long as you avoid bad habits, you won't have to worry about wearing uncomfortable dentures.
