Healthy Teeth, Happy You
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The Basics
Looking after your teeth starts in the bathroom. Simple brushing twice a day for two minutes will remove plaque that contains harmful bacteria, which can often lead to gum disease. As gum disease is the most common cause of halitosis (bad breath) and tooth loss in adults, regular brushing is vital.
There are other simple things you can do to help keep your mouth in tip-top shape.
• Cleaning your tongue, either with a toothbrush or plastic tongue scraper
• Using an antiseptic mouthwash every day
• Smoking increases the risk of gum disease, while sugary foods and drinks both create an environment in which bacteria thrives. Cutting down on both will help
• Flossing removes debris that a toothbrush can't reach
Tooth Fairies Pay Premium for Healthy Teeth
Children's brushing should initially be supervised to ensure all areas of the teeth are getting cleaned properly and to minimise the swallowing of toothpaste. A suitable toothbrush will be small enough to reach all areas of the mouth and toothpaste made for children is also recommended. If children get in the habit of looking after their teeth then oral hygiene should come as second nature to them - tell children the tooth fairy leaves more money for healthy teeth and they'll look forward to brushing them!
Dentists work for you
Visits to the dentists should begin whenever teeth start developing and take place every six months. Ideally these twice-yearly visits should continue, but a minimum once-yearly check-up is essential. Your dentist, as well as ensuring the health of your teeth and gums, can give you advice on the best way to brush and floss your teeth and give you further advice if you require more specialist treatment.
Dentists are professional and understand any concerns you may have so there's no need to fear a check-up. Some consider the cost of dental care an easily avoidable luxury, but putting the health of your teeth at jeopardy may lead to more complex and expensive procedures needing to be carried out. As there are health, dental, and payment plans available you really can't afford putting the health of your teeth at risk.
With a healthy set of teeth and gums you'll really feel like you have something to smile about.
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