Oct 24 2009
8 Not-So-Basic Dental Care Tips
Yeah, I still maintain dental care is all about basics. The ‘not-so-basic’ part is just to draw your attention. OK, I am kidding. Read the post and you will understand that I am not talking about brushing or flossing.
- Get a straw the next time you buy a juice, a carbonated drink, or any other sweet beverage. This will keep the sugar in the beverages from eroding the enamel of your teeth.
- Use your index finger to rub a little baking soda on your teeth. This will give you instant whitening. However, don’t do this too often.
- Pick up a whole fruit instead of its juice. The fruit will give you the necessary fiber. The juice tends to erode the teeth.
- Rinse your mouth well after eating or drinking anything. This is extremely important since you cannot brush every time you consume something.
- Change your toothbrush the moment it appears tattered. If it does not look tattered but you have been using it for four months, change it immediately.
- Do not limit brushing to only the visible teeth. The bacteria in the rear teeth can ruin your smile. Make sure you clean each and every tooth every time you brush.
- Do not open bottles with your teeth. A healthy smile is the best way to flaunt the strength of your teeth.
- Do not brush immediately after a meal. The teeth are extremely soft and vulnerable after a meal. Leave a gap of at least an hour after a meal before you reach for the toothbrush.
Happy smiling!
No responses yet