Tips for Healthy Teeth

Here are some regular tips everyone must follow in order to keep your teeth healthy:

 

1. Clean your teeth after eating by toothbrush and dental floss. Use a correcttoothbrush, and brush and floss correctly.
2. Visit the dentist regularly. Periodontaldisease of gums is common in adults and in older people. The dentist can remove plaque from teeth, reducing the number of bacteria - a key to helping prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
3. If you experience the following, then you have chances of a periodontal disease:
   Gums bleeding during brushing 
   Red and/or swollen gums 
   Gums that have pulled away from the teeth, Pus between the teeth and gums 
   Bad breath 
   Loose teeth.
4. Don't ignore gums that bleed when you brush or floss or changes in the way your teeth fit together when you bite.
5. Ask your dentist about cosmetic options for improving the appearance of teeth that are stained or chipped.
6. Don't use tobacco products; they can increase your risk of gum disease and cancer of the mouth and throat.

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