The quality of a person’s smile can speak volumes during first impressions, so it’s important to make sure yours is healthy and bright. The staff at CADH care about your oral health so here’s a few tips from our experts to ensure your oral health is in tip top shape!
Here are the two most important, and most basic, steps that should be followed when it comes to keeping your teeth and gums in tiptop shape.
1. Brush regularly
For healthy and clean teeth, it is recommended that you brush your teeth two to three times per day. When purchasing a toothbrush, make sure you select one that has soft bristles that wona��t damage the enamel on your teeth.A� As bacteria builds on your tongue brushing your teeth you should also be part of your regular brushing routine.
2. Floss regularly
Flossing is the most effective way to ensure you get rid of food particles from both the surface of and the gaps between your teeth. Flossing will keep the grooves of your teeth clean and help prevent tooth decay.
In addition to brushing and flossing regularly, there are five natural approaches to keeping your smile white and your teeth and gums healthy.
3. Mouthwash Rinse
If you have gum disease or suffer from bad breath, try using an antiseptic mouthwash to help reduce bacteria in the mouth.
Here are 4 other ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy:
1. Stay away from sugar. Sugar is the key culprit in promoting dental decay. Keep in mind that sugar can be hidden in many food products, including cereal, cookies, cakes and more. Be sure to read food labels. If the first ingredient listed on a food label is sugar, glucose, evaporated cane juice or sucrose, it indicates that the product contains more sugar than any other ingredient and should be avoided.
2. A healthy immune system will translate into healthy gums. Foods rich in vitamin C can help keep gum inflammation down and teeth healthy. Foods high in vitamin C include oranges, broccoli, red peppers, grapefruit and strawberries.
3. To keep your teeth white, avoid tobacco, soy sauce, coffee, tea and red wine.
4. For a bright smile, consume firm fruits and vegetables that scrub your teeth as you eat them. Examples include green beans, cauliflower, carrots and celery.
Good health and a healthy smile go hand in hand. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and avoid added sugars to ensure your teeth and gums are in optimal shape.
If you have questions about your oral health we at CADH are happy to help! Visit us online today: www.cadh.ca
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