vrijdag 16 mei 2014

Vital Dental Care No One Should Be Without

By Harry Izzo


Statistics report that visiting a dentist two times a year is enough for most people. Some people can even get away with fewer visits with the dentist, providing they have teeth in excellent health. People who are not at risk of having cavities or suffering from gum disease very rarely need to make an appointment with their dentist.

On the other hand, people who are high risk patients, those who risk dental disease, need to visit every three or four months and sometimes more. Smokers, diabetics, and anyone with a weak immunity system, are higher risk patients when it comes to dental disease. These people are at risk of contracting a bacterial infection, and they are prone to cavities and the buildup of plaque.

We should all take good care of our teeth by watching what we eat. If you're someone that smokes or drinks black tea and lots of red wine, be on the lookout for the discoloring of your teeth. The kinds of foods with a dark rich color are known for staining the teeth. After eating these kinds of foods, it's a good idea to pick up your toothbrush and give your mouth a good cleaning. Another remedy is to eat something that has a cleansing effect like an apple, to rid your teeth of these staining elements.

Be sure to get a new toothbrush every three months at least. Using an old toothbrush is loaded with bacteria and you want to keep that away from your mouth. When you brush your teeth brush in a circular motion rather than in a straight up and down or back and forth motion. Brush at a 45 degree angle against the gum and not too hard because this might hurt your gums.

Don't forget to clean your tongue when you are through brushing your teeth. You might also want to invest in a small tongue scraper. Either method will help clean away the bacteria build-up on the tongue that causes bad breath.

Apples, carrots, celery and even popcorn have lots of teeth-cleaning properties. Be sure to incorporate them especially when you're eating your main meal. These foods also have vitamin C which is an important teeth straightener because it holds our cells together. Vitamin C also helps fight gum disease.

Lastly, to reduce the odors caused by the build-up of bacteria in your mouth, chew fresh herbs like parsley, mint and cilantro. Seeds, like sesame seeds for example, help build up your tooth enamel and this helps fight off plaque.




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