We know that we all want and seek a perfect smile and white teeth to be able to smile without any problem. To achieve this we must follow a series of steps that become daily but extremely necessary.
In the world more than 80 million people suffer from chronic halitosis, or how it is known as bad breath. In most cases, its origin is the tongue, gums and/or the presence of tartar which are dental calculus formed by dental plaque that has hardened on the teeth, on the gums or even below them, but did you know that 20,000 million bacteria live in our mouth and every day that passes without brushing our teeth, millions of new bacteria move in, ready to do their thing?
To avoid cavities or other oral diseases, we offer you these 10 practical tips that will help you to maintain an effective and proper oral hygiene and to show off a bright smile every day. Check them out!
- Respect the basics, brushing: Brush your teeth three times a day to remove plaque and food debris in order to avoid bad breath. It is very important to change your toothbrush every 3 and 4 months. Tip. Don’t forget to brush your tongue thoroughly.
- Use mouthwash, as a second great option: the function of most mouthwashes is to freshen breath, however if you suffer from excessive bad breath, consult your dentist to choose the right one and do not continue using the previous rinse as it may worsen the situation.
- Dental floss, every day. It will remove food debris from between the teeth that you cannot reach with a toothbrush. If food debris is not removed properly, bacteria will begin to feed on it, which causes bad breath.
- Avoid smoking. Tobacco tends to dry out your mouth and can leave an unpleasant odor that remains even after brushing your teeth.
- Stay Hydrated: Drinking water helps keep odor under control because it helps wash away food particles and bacteria, which are the main cause of bad breath.
- The best snack, an apple, celery or carrot: crunchy snacks like the ones mentioned above help and increase the flow of saliva between meals and help wash away bacteria from the teeth, tongue and gums, which can cause bad breath.
- Zero Sugar: The frequency of exposure to sugar is key to the development of cavities.
- Acid, an oral enemy. It is not advisable to brush your teeth during the hour after ingesting a drink or acidic food (sugar), since this acid softens the tooth enamel and brushing before the recovery process can damage the protective dental layer.
- The correct implementation of tooth brushing: Implementing a correct and thorough brushing technique is the success for the removal of food debris, in our practice it is of utmost importance to teach our patients after a dental cleaning the correct brushing of their teeth according to their needs. A correct brushing should last between 2 to 3 minutes.
- Visit the Dentist: It is very important to consider your visit to the dentist, he will help you take care of your teeth, but above all help you remove tartar and / or food debris where your brushing is not enough and above all prevent any cavities, periodontal disease or even a tooth extraction. Tip: At least once a year, highly recommended every 6 months.
With these 10 incredible tips that Makeover Dental Studio shares with you, you will be able to enjoy a perfectly healthy mouth. Don’t forget to schedule an appointment with us at makeoverdentalstudio@hotmail.com or call us at MX (664)634-2023 / EU (619) 202-0423.
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