Keeping good oral hygiene is essential to our wellbeing. The mouth being the gateway to the body means it deserves special care. It might surprise you to know that that tooth enamel is the strongest substance in the human body. However, bacteria and acid attacks are enemies of your enamel. This is because they eat away at the minerals and cause your enamel to erode.
Below are ways you can always keep your teeth clean and fresh
Choose the right toothbrush
Using the right toothbrush is a wise choice. In this respect, it is advisable to use a toothbrush that has soft medium bristles. They are gentle on the enamel and can do less damage.
Change your toothbrush after three months
A toothbrush can wear from use after a long use and consequently become less effective. It is advisable for adults to change their toothbrushes after four months and children, every three months.
Choose the right toothpaste
Making one’s choice from the abundance of toothpastes in the market can be challenging. However not all toothpastes are the same while some offer special protection to the teeth. Read the product label and choose that which best suit you.
Brush correctly
The effect about not brushing the right way is the damage it does to your enamel. Dentists have advised that brushing upward or downward in vertical fashion is the right way.
Brush at least twice a day
Food particles are wont to hide in the corners of our mouth, and for those with gaps or holes in their teeth, it becomes a redoubt for bacteria to thrive. Therefore, brush your teeth in the morning and before going to bed at night. It is also advisable to scrape the layer of the tongue with your toothbrush to avoid having bad breath.
Floss everyday
Flossing prevents bad breath and stops plaque from building up on your teeth. For those having space between their teeth, it is good to use tape floss. On the other hand, waxed floss is advisable for use of those with smaller spaces between their teeth.
Use mouth hygiene supplements
There are various oral hygiene enhancers in the market, such as mouthwash, breath freshner, germ killer, plaque fighter, whitener, etc.
Maintain a healthy diet that includes fruits
Fruit vegetables like carrots, broccoli and cauliflower helps with teeth whitening.
Avoid sugary foods and carbonated drinks
Absorbing sugary foods create enamel eating acids while increasing your chance of contracting tiny bacteria. This causes gum diseases that makes gums recede from the teeth.
Make periodic visit to a dentist
Seeing a dentist at least once in 6 months is an ideal way of maintain healthy oral regime.
