12 Tips for Healthy Teeth and Gums

 

Brush Twice a Day

You must have heard this million times, as the saying “OLD IS GOLD”,this is the simple yet best tip that can help your teeth and gums in all perspective.The idea of brushing twice a day is the morning ritual of brushing helps in cleaning the bacterial invasion on your teeth that happened during your sleep,and the night brush is to neutralize the bacterial invasion tht has been happening throughout the day while you had your meals and snacks

Protect Teeth from Injury

Mouth guards should be used by every children and adults,who play sports such as football, boxing, hockey, basketball. Accidental injury to the mouth,fracture of teeth can be avoided by wearing a protective mouth guard.Though there are ready made mouth guards available at sports stores,a customised Mouth Guard is the best choice when it comes to fit and safety.Visiting a Dentist for mouthguard is a wise option,who will take an impression of teeth,and sent to Dental Laboratories for  fabricating  the mouth guard.The mouth guard is tried on the patient,checked for fit and delivered. Mouth guard can be customised with various colours of your choice.

 

Limit Sugar

Have you wondered irrespective of brushing twice a day,using mouthwash regularly dental caries don’t seem to leave this world.The answer is simple,because our diet has more sugar and the bacteria in our oral cavity convert the sugars into acids that cause decay and that is the reason it is recommended to avoid snacks that may contain sugar.

Floss Daily

Flossing is the most underrated action when it comes to dental health. Flossing combined with proper brushing is the most efficient way of good oral hygiene.Dental Floss these days have  evolved much with many varities available.

Brush Thoroughly

Spending more time on brushing is like spending more energy to damage your teeth. Yes! You heard it right. Ideal brushing time is 3 minutes,and recommended way to brush is vertical sweeping motion.Most of us are used to brush horizontally,if you become conscious of your brushing ,you will be brushing better than rest.

Use Flouridated Toothpaste

We have spent time finding the best toothbrush and the Truth is there is no best or worst toothpaste,but flouride toothpaste helps in fighting decay.And there are some medicated toothpaste which is recommended by the dentist only after examining the patient.

Limit Acidic Drinks

Most soft drinks have,citric acid, carbonic acid and or phosphoric acid as main ingredient.The level of acidity in sodas is high that it will long-term effects on your teeth.The sugar content and the acidity in the soft drinks make it a worst choice.Health experts recommend reducing the intake or even stop the intake in case of children.Next time when your child demands a soft drink try to convince them with a natural alternative or flavoured water.

Drink More Water

If you are thinking where did the water come from in this discussion! Water is the elixir of life,and saliva is the elixir of oral cavity.Saliva is your first defence against tooth decay.Water cleans your teeth and  neutralises the acid caused by bacteria with every sip you take.

Visit your Dentist Regularly

Prevention is the best cure and a visit to Dentist once in 6months can help identify tooth decay or gum disease in the early stage when can be interpreted easily and can help you save money on Dental treatment

Use Soft Brush

Soft Toothbrush provide a gentle and effective way of  cleaning.Soft Toothbrush are gentle on your teeth and the gums.

Avoid Sweets

Though it is generally recommended to avoid sugar, it is better to avoid having desserts,ice creams or any other sweet 5hours before your bed time.

Toothpick is Enemy

Toothpick is one of the most abused dental aid. Using toothpick to remove stuck foodparticles is good,but using toothpick everyday has its damages. If you are used to using toothpick everyday,the underlying cause is a tooth decay which can become complicated if not treated immediately.

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