subject: Your Mouth And Teeth Will Thank You [print this page] Possessing sparkling clean teeth and healthy mouth means having refreshing breath, confidence, a great smile, and being far more kissable! I'm continuously astounded at how people today disregard or are unaware or maybe just too lazy to adhere to these simple daily oral care ideas. Most of them are common sense. Some of these hygienic mouth solutions might be new to you. But I guarantee that all of the mouth and teeth care ideas are crucial and if observed WILL direct to better teeth and a happy mouth!
1.Be sure to use a soft toothbrush. Stiff bristles can tear your gums and even damage the enamel on your teeth. And dont brush too hard!
2.Brush your tongue, too, when you brush your teeth. It gets rid of bacteria and other gunk that leads to discoloration of the tongue and foul breath.
3.Brush, or at least rinse your mouth, after having or drinking a sugar containing food or drink.
4.Get your teeth cleaned by a dentist or dental hygienist annually. Your teeth will look and feel excellent and it can help avert gum disease and tooth decay.
5.Floss daily. A flat floss like Glide is more effective and the most comfortable to use. This also really goes a long way towards preventing foul breath.
6.Go to the dentist on a regular basis. Once or twice a year is adequate for most people. Less often if you are low risk for periodontal and dental disease; more often if you are high risk. The following are potentially high risk; smokers, diabetics, people with weakened immune systems or currently have gum disease, and people who simply tend to get cavities quickly and regularly.
7.Stay away from sugar and high fructose corn syrup like the plague.
8.Smoking is undesirable for the health of your mouth, raising your risk of periodontal disease and cancer of the mouth so dont smoke.
9.Eat an apple.
10.The ADA official advice is to brush your teeth 2 times a day. Even so, I feel that to be the minimum and suggest a gentle yet thorough brushing after every meal.
11.Dont over-use teeth whitening toothpaste. Some lightening toothpastes use abrasives to scrub surface staining off your teeth, which might finally lead to damaged tooth enamel if you are excessive about it .
12.Convert those black amalgam fillings for non-amalgam at a mercury-free dentist.
13.Steer clear of amalgam fillings all together.
Hopefully you appreciated these oral hygiene tips and will find them useful.
