10
Ways to a great smile
Your
smile is the first thing that people notice about you so make sure it
is clean, fresh and white
Buy
a quality electric toothbrush
In
theory an old style manual toothbrush is just as good, but that
depends on doing it right – making small circular motions with the
brush, reaching all the surfaces . A good electric brush makes
cleaning easier and more effective.
To
clean well and prevent gum disease you must brush teeth and gums in
circles along the rows of teeth
– upper and lower, in front and behind- focusing at gum level
around all the teeth , spending extra time on the back teeth
Brush
your teeth before breakfast and before bed ( twice a day),
there is no need to brush your teeth more than this. If you need to
you can always rinse out with water or mouth-rinse to freshen–up
Do
not brush after any type of acidic food or drink
, as this will thin the enamel on your teeth, and make them thinner
and sensitive.
Small,
decaying deposits of food and plaque bacteria between the teeth are
one of the major reasons for tooth decay, gum disease and bad
breath.
So
floss or interdental brushes once a day
to clean the gaps between all your teeth, not just the ones with food
stuck in them.
Visit
your dentist once a year and the hygenist every 6 months for
cleaning.
The hygenist will give your mouth a thorough clean to reach the areas
that you can´t and polish your teeth to remove stains.
Use
a fluoride – toothpaste,
as the fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay.
Avoid
fizzy drinks especially coca-cola
and
cut down on other soft drinks, including fruit juices. Fizzy drinks
have a very high sugar and acid content, and tend to strip the enamel
from your teeth, advancing the decay process, thinning the enamel,
and thus making teeth more sensitive. This is also true of fruit,some
teas, cider and wine.
Avoid
sucking sweets.
They remain in your mouth for a long time and are rich in sugar. In
fact avoid all refined sugars as far as possible - especially the
white stuff.
Chewing
gum is ok .
Have
teeth whitening treatment
to whiten your teeth and really improve your smile. Red wine and
coffee
and aging causes your teeth to discolour
Stop
smoking for fresh breath and for your own health.
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