Healthy Habits for the Healthiest Teeth

Healthy​ ​Habits​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Healthiest​ ​Teeth

Your​ ​oral​ ​health​ ​impacts​ ​many​ ​aspects​ ​of​ ​your​ ​life.​ ​Having​ h ​ ealthy​ ​teeth​​ ​allows​ ​you​ ​to​ ​properly chew​ ​the​ ​delicious​ ​foods​ ​you​ ​crave.​ ​Practicing​ ​good​ ​dental​ ​hygiene​ ​can​ ​also​ ​prevent​ ​painful toothaches​ ​and​ ​gum​ ​disease.​ ​Gum​ ​disease​ ​is​ ​linked​ ​with​ ​other​ ​types​ ​of​ ​health​ ​problems

including​ ​heart​ ​disease.​ ​To​ ​keep​ ​your​ ​pearly​ ​whites​ ​healthy,​ ​consider​ ​adhering​ ​to​ ​the​ ​following tips.

Brush​ ​and​ ​Floss​ ​Your​ ​Teeth​ ​Daily​ ​–​ ​a​ ​No​ ​Brainer

To​ ​maintain​ ​a​ ​glowing​ ​smile,​ ​strive​ ​to​ ​brush​ ​your​ ​teeth​ ​twice​ ​each​ ​day.​ ​You​ ​should​ ​also​ ​floss your​ ​teeth​ ​at​ ​least​ ​once​ ​daily.​ ​Swap​ ​out​ ​your​ ​toothbrush​ ​three​ ​to​ ​four​ ​times​ ​every​ ​year.

However,​ ​if​ ​you​ ​notice​ ​any​ ​visible​ ​signs​ ​of​ ​damage​ ​to​ ​your​ ​toothbrush,​ ​replace​ ​it​ ​immediately.

Toothbrushes​ ​for​ ​Every​ ​Situation

If​ ​you’re​ ​currently​ ​wearing​ ​metal​ ​braces,​ ​you​ ​might​ ​need​ ​to​ ​invest​ ​in​ ​a​ ​special​ ​toothbrush​ ​and additional​ ​oral​ ​hygiene​ ​tools​ ​to​ ​properly​ ​clean​ ​your​ ​teeth​ ​with.​ ​Do​ ​you​ ​have​ ​a​ ​small​ ​mouth​ ​or

suffer​ ​from​ ​the​ ​joint​ ​disorder​ ​known​ ​as​ ​TMJ?​ ​Purchasing​ ​a​ ​toothbrush​ ​designed​ ​for​ ​kids​ ​might

help​ ​you​ ​comfortably​ ​clean​ ​hard​ ​to​ ​reach​ ​teeth.​ ​Those​ ​battling​ ​arthritis​ ​can​ ​benefit​ ​from​ ​utilizing an​ ​electric​ ​toothbrush.

You​ ​Are​ ​What​ ​You​ ​Eat

Besides​ ​helping​ ​you​ ​maintain​ ​your​ ​waistline,​ ​following​ ​a​ ​nutritious​ ​diet​ ​can​ ​help​ ​you​ ​keep​ ​your teeth​ ​healthy.​ ​When​ ​shopping​ ​for​ ​groceries,​ ​resist​ ​the​ ​urge​ ​to​ ​fill​ ​your​ ​cart​ ​with​ ​sugar​ ​laden snacks​ ​such​ ​as​ ​cookies,​ ​candy,​ ​and​ ​sodas.​ ​Eating​ ​too​ ​much​ ​sugar​ ​can​ ​lead​ ​to​ ​unwanted cavities.

Instead​ ​of​ ​junk​ ​food,​ ​stock​ ​up​ ​on​ ​whole​ ​grains,​ ​fresh​ ​fruits​ ​and​ ​vegetables,​ ​nuts,​ ​and​ ​low-fat,

dairy​ ​products.​ ​Because​ ​nuts​ ​are​ ​abrasive,​ ​eating​ ​them​ ​after​ ​a​ ​meal​ ​may​ ​help​ ​you​ ​remove​ ​food

particles​ ​from​ ​your​ ​teeth.​ ​Dairy​ ​products​ ​are​ ​packed​ ​with​ ​teeth​ ​benefiting​ ​calcium​ ​and​ ​vitamin​ ​D. Protect​ ​Your​ ​Pearly​ ​Whites​ ​from​ ​Trauma

Are​ ​you​ ​an​ ​adventurous​ ​person?​ ​Perhaps,​ ​you​ ​regularly​ ​enjoy​ ​participating​ ​in​ ​contact​ ​sports

such​ ​as​ ​football.​ ​Or,​ ​you​ ​might​ ​adore​ ​skateboarding​ ​or​ ​rollerblading.​ ​When​ ​participating​ ​in​ ​these types​ ​of​ ​recreational​ ​activities,​ ​you​ ​need​ ​to​ ​protect​ ​your​ ​teeth​ ​from​ ​possible​ ​trauma.​ ​To accomplish​ ​this​ ​task,​ ​obtain​ ​a​ ​customized​ ​mouth​ ​guard.

See​ ​Your​ ​Dentist​ ​Often

Visiting​ ​your​ ​dentist​ ​often,​ ​at​ ​least​ ​every​ ​six​ ​months,​ ​is​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​best​ ​ways​ ​to​ ​maintain​ ​a

healthy​ ​smile.​ ​During​ ​a​ ​dental​ ​exam,​ ​an​ ​oral​ ​health​ ​professional​ ​removes​ ​plaque​ ​build-up.

Diligent​ ​brushing​ ​and​ ​flossing​ ​won’t​ ​get​ ​rid​ ​of​ ​these​ ​plaque​ ​deposits​ ​on​ ​your​ ​teeth.​ ​You​ ​might also​ ​need​ ​additional​ ​cleanings.

In​ ​addition​ ​to​ ​cleaning​ ​your​ ​teeth,​ ​your​ ​dentist​ ​will​ ​likely​ ​check​ ​for​ ​signs​ ​of​ ​gum​ ​disease,​ ​oral

cancer,​ ​and​ ​unordinary​ ​wear​ ​and​ ​tear​ ​during​ ​your​ ​semi-annual,​ ​dental​ ​appointment.​ ​If​ ​you​ ​have gum​ ​disease,​ ​your​ ​dentist​ ​may​ ​prescribe​ ​a​ ​medicated​ ​mouthwash.

Wear​ ​and​ ​Tear​ ​on​ ​Your​ ​Teeth

Unusual​ ​signs​ ​of​ ​wear​ ​and​ ​tear​ ​are​ ​often​ ​a​ ​result​ ​of​ ​teeth​ ​grinding,​ ​also​ ​referred​ ​to​ ​as​ ​bruxism.​ ​If you​ ​grind​ ​your​ ​teeth,​ ​your​ ​dentist​ ​might​ ​recommend​ ​you​ ​start​ ​wearing​ ​a​ ​customized​ ​mouth guard​ ​while​ ​you​ ​sleep​ ​at​ ​night.

If​ ​you’re​ ​like​ ​many​ ​people,​ ​you​ ​might​ ​not​ ​think​ ​much​ ​about​ ​your​ ​oral​ ​health​ ​until​ ​you​ ​notice​ ​a

problem.​ ​Regardless​ ​of​ ​your​ ​age,​ ​you​ ​can​ ​take​ ​steps​ ​to​ ​obtain​ ​a​ ​healthier​ ​smile​ ​today.​ ​To​ ​start improving​ ​the​ ​health​ ​of​ ​your​ ​teeth,​ ​consider​ ​adopting​ ​these​ ​habits.