How To Take Care Of Your Teeth

To prevent cavities and keep your teeth as healthy as possible, brush your teeth after every single meal. The longer that food remains in your mouth, the greater the chance for decay. Although brushing immediately after meals is not always possible, try your best. If you are unable to brush, chewing on some dental gum is a good alternative.

Have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist twice a year. Dental cleanings are quite important. At this time your teeth are thoroughly cleaned, checked for cavities and gingivitis and any thing else your dentist may need to check. If caught early enough some dental problems have easy treatment plans, but if you let them go you risk more invasive procedures.

Select a quality toothbrush and replace it regularly. The ideal toothbrush should be soft on your gums. If you bleed when brushing your teeth, you need to find a softer toothbrush. Do not keep the same toothbrush for more than a month since bacteria can quickly develop on this object.

Everyone brushes their teeth, but not everyone brushes their tongues. Whenever you are brushing your teeth it is also important to brush your tongue as well. There are several different bacteria that thrive on your tongue so make sure you keep your entire mouth clean by scrubbing your tongue too.

Milk is good for the teeth because it contains a lot of calcium, but you should make sure to brush after each glass. There are natural sugar in milk and they can lead to tooth decay. Also, drinking milk that is lower in fat will reduce the amount of sugar each glass contains, but it won't effect the calcium.

If you have a small cavity, it is always best to go ahead and fill it. Small cavities are easy to fill, while large cavities take longer, cost more and can require extensive work like crowns or root canals. It is always better to catch a cavity when it is small and the work is minimal.

Many people have heard that using things like vinegar and lemon will help whiten their teeth. This is a myth and things like this have too many acids for you to allow them to come in constant contact with teeth. This is a great way to damage the enamel and make your teeth more susceptible to staining and cavities.

You can avoid a lot damages to your teeth if you quite drinking sodas. Most sodas contain extremely high amounts of sugar as well as harsh chemicals. Read the labels of the beverages you purchase and talk to your dentist about the effect of sodas and sweets on your teeth.

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