How To Care For Your Teeth

By Philip Yiga | June 8, 2015

Taking care of your teeth is not an easy task because it consumes your time and its even done a regular basis. However, it’s very important to have good oral-health habits because some dental problems may lead to serious, negative consequences that can’t imagine. In fact, the foods and some drinks take contain chemicals that can erode the tooth surface daily and in case you don’t take care of your teeth, you may end-up experiencing cavities and gum problems which are really painful. It’s for this reason that I have decided to bring you this article so that get to know some of the methods or ways to use in order to take care of your teeth and I know that you won’t fail to pick a method that works best in keeping your mouth clean.

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1. Choose your foods wisely: avoid eating food with too much sugar because these are not good for the teeth. Sugar is very fatal even in low concentrations and that why you should anything containing sugar if you can because bacteria find it difficult to digest foods containing sugar.

2. Rinse the mouth after eating sugary foods: the bacteria in your mouth feed on sugary food remnants. The bacteria will after excrete an acidic substance that will erode the tooth-enamel resulting in teeth cavities, gum issues and bad breath. This why you need to rinse your mouth immediately after taking any sugary foods in order to eliminate any bacteria exposure. Additionally, for people who love sugary foods, try to take them separately and after take sugar-free tea to wash down the sugar molecules in the mouth immediately. This technique will help to sugar exposure-time thus eliminating the need to rinse the mouth later.

3. Avoid eating snacks constantly: taking snacks constantly can actually cause plaque to build-up on the teeth hence increasing on the risk of getting cavities. This mainly because most snacks contain sugar which is not a good for the teeth and even these snacks tend to stick in-between the teeth thus accelerating on bacteria growth. So you should not eat snacks all the time and if you feel like taking a snack, only take one or two and even try to take water after in order to wash away any remaining foods in the mouth.

4. Chew less: avoid eating foods that require chewing like; hard-seeds because they can actually cause fissures within your molars. Additionally, avoid chewing sticky gums and toffee because they tend to over-stress the teeth mechanically and even pull the sealants. This implies that you should try taking foods that are not sticky, hard and when they require less chewing in order to keep your teeth in a good condition.

5. Brush your teeth regularly: try to brush your teeth thoroughly everyday for at least 2-times in a time-period of 2-minutes. While brushing, make sure all sides of your teeth get cleaning including your tongue. It’s also recommended to brush your teeth before going to bed and in the morning but if you can fix some time to brush after lunch as well then that can be extremely good for your oral health. However, using a lot of toothpaste when brushing is not good because it may discolor the teeth due to the fluoride content so use just a small portion of toothpaste while brushing.

6. Try using a dry bristle toothbrush: it’s recommended to use a dry bristle toothbrush for the first 2-minutes of brushing because it’s not the toothpaste that cleans your teeth but it’s actually the mechanical-action of the toothbrush bristles when they get into physical contact with your teeth surface which helps to remove plaque. In fact, you get amazing results by brushing your teeth with a dry brush and after rinsing them with water. However, use an ultra-soft bristle toothbrush to clean your teeth and don’t apply a lot of pressure while brushing for best results.

7. Use the right brushing technique: this actually involves moving your toothbrush from the gums to the teeth surface while brushing and you should also try to take some time at and below the gum line because these are most important areas to clean since they harbor most bacteria. Additionally, try using a fluoride-based because it can help to whiten and remove stains from your teeth but there are still toothpaste brands that you can use to achieve best results.

8. Floss your teeth: try flossing your teeth daily and after eating any food that sticks in-between the teeth. Flossing will actually help to clean in-between your teeth because you can’t reach there while suing a toothbrush. It’s recommended to floss at night before brushing so that you remove any stuck foods between your teeth before you begin brushing.

9. Use a tongue-scraper: a tongue-scraper is actually an important tool in terms of oral hygiene because cleaning the tongue helps to remove plague thus eliminating a stale and smelly breath. Cleaning the tongue with a scraper will also help to slow down the accumulation of plaque on the teeth. However, if you don’t have a tongue-scraper, then you can alternatively use a toothbrush to clean your tongue and it will also do that job perfectly well.

10. Use a mouthwash: purchase and use a fluoride mouthwash because it will help to strengthen your tooth enamel and even eliminate any bacteria with your mouth. On the other hand, try teaching between the ages of 6 and 12 good rinsing skill in order to prevent swallowing of the mouthwash or even toothpaste while brushing. It’s also best to use a mouthwash right before going to bed in order to eliminate any bacteria within your mouth.

11. Visit a dentist: try to visit a dentist at least every 6-months or every time you experience dental problem. You should also try to schedule a professional cleaning with an approved dental hygienist in order to keep your teeth in a good condition. Likewise, try to pay attention to whatever the dentist tells you in order to put it into practice so that you can keep your teeth in the best condition. In fact, visiting a dentist will also help you to check for any signs of cavities, gum-disease and you will even get tips on how to effectively get rid of plaque while at home by teaching you the best way to floss and brush teeth.