Self Care Tips For Healthy Teeth

12 November, 2009 No Comment

Dental diseases can be prevented if you indulge in proper dental self-care and visit your dentist at the earliest in case you suspect a disease. Maintaining a healthy diet and dental hygiene plays an important role in ensuring healthy gums and teeth.

Maintaining dental hygiene:
Our teeth help us in many ways and need to be taken good care of. The following practices should form part of your daily dental care regime.

Brushing: The practice of brushing the teeth removes food particles and plaque from the outer, inner and biting surfaces of the teeth. Select a brush that is soft and has end-rounded bristles.

The size and form of the brush should be such that it allows you to reach each and every tooth. The brushing method you choose to adopt should enable you to get rid of plaque and keep your teeth in good health.

You must brush your teeth at least twice a day and try to cover each and every tooth surface. Rinse your mouth well and use a tongue cleaner to clean the surface of the tongue. Rinse again and follow up with a good mouthwash. This will keep your breath fresh and disinfect your mouth.

Flossing: This technique helps get rid of plaque and any food particles stuck between your teeth. Take about 18 inches of dental floss and turn most of it around your middle finger.

The remaining floss should be wound around the middle finger of the other hand. Use this finger to move the floss while cleaning your teeth. At all times you must take care not to suddenly jerk the floss into the gums in order to avoid injury.

Halitosis and tooth stains help: If you happen to be suffering from bad breath, you must gargle with a few mint leaves stewed in water or chew a few cloves or cardamom seeds. Avoid smoking and excessive consumption of caffeine as it can stain your teeth and cause bad breath.

Applying a mixture of soda bicarbonate and water helps get rid of the stains and brightens your smile. A smooth blend of lemon juice and salt also helps clean yellow teeth and lends them a pearly sparkle.

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