vrijdag 30 december 2011

Suggestions For Keeping Teeth And Gums Healthy

By Pamela Green


Dentists advise us to regularly brush and floss our teeth. Brushing and flossing are helpful in keeping our teeth and gums in the pink of health and also in developing our self-discipline. Yet, brushing and flossing alone do not warrant that dental problems will not happen as time passes. There are a variety of factors involved why we still have tooth problems even if we brush and floss regularly. The volume of saliva in our mouth, stress, and our diet can also impact the overall health of our teeth.

There are different steps apart from brushing and flossing to maintain overall good oral health.

Consulting with a dentist is the best precautionary measure in maintaining the health of our teeth. Persons who are taking medicines that can cause dry mouth and women who are expecting need a special routine in oral care that only their dentist can give.

Bacteria that have been identified to cause plaque feast on sugar. Avoiding snacks of the sweet sort can help keep our teeth healthy.

Smoking can pose a lot of dangerous health risks for a person, including tooth decay and mouth cancer. If you smoke, this is another reason to stop.

Routinely inspecting our mouth if any strange changes are present is a great way of forestalling dental health problems. Changes such as teeth discoloration, sores, wounds, and swelling of the gums are usually changes that need prompt attention.

These strategies and frequent visits to the dentist can help keep one's teeth healthy. Overall, continuous watchfulness and commitment are helpful in keeping our teeth healthy.




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