Friday, April 2, 2010

Suggestions to Improve Your Oral Health

Dental health is all about your oral care habits. Proper oral care habits can help you improve your oral health and can get you a brighter smile, as well. Here are some oral health care tips that will benefit you in the long run. Start following these tips and you will feel the difference.

-Make sure the bristles of your brush are not too firm or hard, as soft bristles are perfect for the cleaning of your teeth and are less likely to cause any sort of injury.

-It is recommended to change the toothbrush in every 3 months, as you will notice that the bristles are worn out and face away from each other.

-When you have done your teeth, try not to rinse your mouth, instead just spit out the toothpaste- this allows the fluoride in the toothpaste to have time to penetrate the tooth.



-Mouth wash work very well specially for those who suffer from bad breath as they contain an antibacterial element that will eliminate those bad breath bacteria.

-It is an important point to consider, not to eat snacks all day especially if you are suffering from tooth aches. Almost everything you eat is turned into acid by bacteria in your mouth which attacks your tooth enamel.

-Always remember that excessive intake of fluoride can harm your teeth. Being a very important element for dental health, fluoride and its levels in your body should be moderate.

-Possibility of getting a missing tooth is possible at any age. Some people never have some teeth developed, and this situation is quite frequent with the wisdom teeth, which in many cases do not appear. And other causes of tooth removal are cavities and gum disease.

-Celery and cheese are type of foods that will help maintain your oral health between routine dental checkups.

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