The other day, at a friend’s party, someone was going gaga about a new electric toothbrush he bought. While it is fine to go for a fancy gadget, don’t depend only on that for your dental health. And more often than not, we forget the simple things. Do you take proper care of your oral health? Find out for yourself as we bring to you the simplest tips for dental care.

• Clean all your teeth. Brush and floss each and every teeth, every time.

• Leave an interval of an hour after a meal before you pick up the toothbrush.
• Use a straw to sip on your favorite fizzy drink. Ideally, we would like you to avoid consuming such drinks, but we know you wouldn’t immediately listen to us.
• Eat a fruit instead of drinking its juice.
• Rinse your mouth after eating or drinking anything.
• Use your teeth to chew food only. Do not go around boasting your teeth’s strength by opening containers.
• Do not be too hard on your teeth while brushing.
• Make flossing and tongue cleaning accompany your first brushing in the day.
• Change your toothbrush every three months, or earlier if the bristles appear tattered.
• Cut down on the consumption of tobacco. Oh well, we cannot ask you to quit at once, but we would love it if you could.
• Avoid drinking red wine or curried food before a date. This will help you prevent any immediate stains on your teeth.

Don’t hesitate to buy the fancy gadget if you are interested. But, yes, do follow a proper dental care routine.

Happy smiling!

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