We
never know the worth of water till the well is dry. Some ill-fate and
foolish persons do not feel the importance of tooth before they lose
it. Not only for attractive smile, to maintain a good health and
happy life, have we had to take care of our teeth. Without
our teeth, it would be impossible for us to eat properly and without
them our nutrition and overall health would suffer.
Tooth health doesn’t just affect your mouth. It affects your entire
body. Keeping your teeth and gums happy also means you are less prone
to other illnesses and infections, and keeping your body happy and
healthy means your mouth is less susceptible to disease. To maintain
teeth health it is essential to brush regularly. Flossing between
teeth, scraping tongue, going to dentist time to time for checking,
and giving up some bad habits that affects teeth and mouth health are
also important.
Brushing
Dentists say that the minimum
time you should spend brushing your teeth is 2 minutes twice a day.
Here are some tips on how to brush properly:
Use
an egg timer or play a favorite song while brushing your teeth to get
used to brushing for a full 2 to 3 minutes. Some electronic
toothbrushes have timers that let you know when 2 minutes are up.
Acts
on Flossing
Brushing is important but it
won't remove the plaque and particles of food between your teeth,
under the gumline, or under braces. You'll need to floss these spaces
at least once a day.
The type of floss you choose
depends on how much space you have between your teeth. Dentists
usually recommend unwaxed floss because it's thinner and easier to
slide through small spaces. However, studies have shown that there is
no major difference in the effectiveness based on the type of floss
used.
Scraping Tongue
Believe
it or not, this simple trick reduces oral bacteria and helps remove
the gunk from the back of your mouth that causes halitosis.
Quit Tobacco
Using
tobacco through smoking or chewing puts you at great risk for gum
disease, recession, cavities, tooth discoloration and oral cancer. If
you quit in 2013, your chances of losing your teeth will be
drastically reduced.
Stay Away From Sugary Foods
You
know you should stay away from sweets, as sugar is bacteria’s
favorite fuel and it doesn’t do your body any good whatsoever.
Since it’s nearly impossible to abstain completely, extra brushing
after eating sugary foods can help you get fewer cavities.
Regular
Exercise
It
may be surprising that exercise can benefit your teeth and gums, but
research has shown that exercise increases bone mass.
Exercise
and a diet that includes lots of the necessary nutrients – like
calcium and phosphorous – that support proper bone density will
also keep your mouth happy. Make sure you also get a good dose of
Vitamin D, which you can either take in through sunlight or with
supplements.
Why Healthy Teeth Are Important
How
does taking care of your teeth help with all those things? Taking
care of your teeth helps prevent plaque , which is a clear film of
bacteria that sticks to your teeth.
Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables
Eating
well is essential for your dental health. A poor diet affects your
entire body, including your gums and teeth. Protect your oral health
in the new year by eating lots of crisp fruits and vegetables like
carrots, apples and celery.
