Tips for Healthy Teeth

Tips for Healthy Teeth

Your teeth are meant to last for a lifetime. But germs and bacteria can build up in the mouth. This causes small holes in the teeth and red, puffy gums that bleed easily. These germs can also move through your body and affect other organs like your heart and lungs. Taking good care of your teeth and seeing your dentist will help keep your mouth and your body healthy.  Some of the below given tips can help to keep a stronger teeth life long. 

• Brush regularly and as soon as after eating. Brushing keeps small food particles from becoming giant feasts for unwanted bacteria.
• Brush your tongue or use a tongue scraper in order to make your breath much better.
• Quit smoking and chewing tobacco to reduce your risk of moth cancers, yellow teeth, bad breath and other problems.
• Develop a habit of cleaning your teeth and gum with tongue every now and then.
• Cleaning of teeth twice a day is a must. At least once a day is inexcusable.
• Drink a cup of tea everyday as flavonoids and other ingredients in tea seem to prevent harmful bacteria from sticking to teeth.
• Throw away your toothbrush or change the head of your electric toothbrush at least every two or three months.
• Gargle with apple cider vinegar in the morning and then brush as usual. The vinegar helps help remove stains, whiten teeth, and kill bacteria in your mouth and gums.
• Avoid soda and sugary foods like candy that can stick to your teeth and lead to tooth decay.
• Never use your teeth as tools for anything except eating.
• Foods that are firm or crisp help to clean the teeth as they are eaten. The choices include apples, raw carrots, celery and (unsweetened) popcorn.