Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Tips For Healthy Teeth

Here are some great tips to getting healthier teeth:

1. Clean your teeth after eating by toothbrush and dental floss. Use a correct toothbrush, and brush and floss correctly.

 2. Visit the dentist regularly. Periodontal disease 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.

 

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1 comments:

  1. It also helps to know which foods lead to healthy teeth, like those rich in calcium. Another thing to avoid are foods which can stain the teeth, like those rich in artificial coloring.

    Lawrence Gilstrap

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