Taking Care Of Your Teeth is Important to Your Health

Tip for Taking Care of Your Teeth 

It’s easy to
forget to take care of our teeth. As long as they continue to be whole, and
do not hurt or have noticeable stains, most people do not think much about
their teeth. But our teeth need daily attention to keep them healthy. Everything
from our toothbrush to our diet affects our teeth and in some cases can affect
your overall health. We understand that it’s difficult to find the right dentist, maybe this guide will help you.

Here
are five tips on how you can best take care of your teeth so they stay healthy
for a long time.

1. Daily
tooth brushing 

Brushing
the teeth morning and evening removes the bacterial coatings that form on the
surface of the teeth. A good brushing technique is important to be able to
brush away all coatings without damaging teeth or gums. One tip is to use
a soft toothbrush and always wait at least 30 minutes for food or drink before
brushing. Remember that toothbrushes should be replaced at regular intervals. The
toothbrush’s straw can signal when it’s time to change.

2. Clean
between the teeth

It
is easy to forget about the dental floss after being good and brushing your
teeth. The teeth feel clean and you feel fresh in the mouth, but bacteria
and food residues can remain between the teeth. These bacterial coatings
can result in both holes in the teeth and possible tooth loss if not removed
regularly. There are many different types of tools for cleaning between
the teeth, but dental floss or toothpicks are enough for most. You may
want to ask which tools are best for your particular teeth on your next visit. 

3.
Regular visits to dentists

Regular visits
to the dentist and dental hygienist will give you control over the well-being
of your teeth and your gums. The annual examination by the dentist or
dental hygienist will keep you updated on what it looks like in the mouth. It
will also give you the opportunity to fix any problems at an early stage. In
conjunction with these visits, you will also be able to get information and
instructions on how to best care for your oral hygiene. If it’s not
possible to go to the dentist on a regular basis, then maybe you should tryteeth whitening as an alternative.

4. Use fluoride toothpaste

Fluoride is
used in dental care to prevent the appearance of holes in the teeth. Dental
creams with a fluoride content of 1500 ppm are recommended. Information on
the fluoride content can be found on the back of the toothpaste tube. To
get the maximum effect of the fluoride, you can strain the toothpaste between
the teeth before spitting it out. It is also important not to rinse your
mouth with water afterwords, as the fluoride is rinsed away. Fluoride can
also be found in, for example, various mouthwashes or tablets that can be used
as supplements during the day. 

5. Reduce sugar intake

Every time we
eat, the bacteria in our mouths also get food. Some bacteria in the mouth
can break down sugar in the food into acids that corrode the teeth. Over
time, these injuries can develop into holes in the teeth. By switching to
a less sugar-rich diet, bacteria’s access to sugar can be reduced. Thus,
reduced sugar supply for bacteria will also reduce the risk of tooth decay. Another
way to reduce the bacteria’s access to sugar is to reduce small eating. A
diet with less sugar and three to four food intake daily will provide good
conditions to avoid tooth decay. 

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Natoli Dental: JOSEPH N. NATOLI, DMD

188 Fries Mill Rd., Suite M5

Turnersville, NJ 08012

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