Healthy and Smiling Teeth

Tooth care is something which is been taught to us from very childhood .We learn in school and also from elders that brushing your teeth everyday is important for maintaining Healthy teeth. We have learnt as a child to gargle and brush your mouth at least twice a day.

But probably some of us ignore this as teaching as a child and do not take care adequate care of teeth, and later as we grow old ,teething problems crop up. Since our daily diet consists of fast and junk food, cold drinks, chocolates, toothache and gums problems are increasing.

So lets try to figure out some simple steps which we can take to keep our teeth’s and gums healthy life long.

Tips for Healthy Teeth

• Brushing your teeth twice a day is must for adequate teeth and gum care .Also try brushing your teeth after having any kind of junk food or chocolates or non-veg.This will help in breaking the formation of plaque.

• Some people have habit of just brushing their teeth’s from front ,this is a wrong way of brushing your teeth .Brush your teeth in circular i.e. clockwise and anti clockwise motion ,all over the jaw back and front .Do this for at least 4 to 5 min.Also enjoy brushing your teeth.

• Use a brush with soft bristles, hard brush will might hurt your gums .Also change your brush after every 3-4 months.

• Also make it  a point to visit a dentist i.e. having a dental check up at least once in year or 6 months ,so that you can aware of any cavities or gum diseases .

• Besides above try to be careful about what you eat and drink too .Try minimizing or avoiding intake of eatables which are harmful for your teeth and gums .Drink lots of water, juices ,milk to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

• In order to prevent tooth decay and cavities use toothpaste that contains fluoride. Use a good mouthwash to avoid bad breath and for healthy gums.

• Avoid food that contains lots of sugar, sugar causes growth of plaque.

• Tongue cleaning is also equally important Use a tongue cleaner or use the soft bristle brush rubbing it back and front on your tongue. 

Dentists say that the most important part of tooth care happens at home. SO ahead towards healthy teeth and gums for life long.

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