If you love your teeth, you have to spend some time in taking care of them and follow certain guidelines. Here are some dos and don’t’s in dental care.

What You Should Do

• Brush after every meal.

• Brush before going to bed.
• Brush at least an hour after a meal.
• Spend at least 3 minutes on brushing.
• Use a toothbrush with soft bristles.
• Change your toothbrush every three months. Change it earlier if the bristles look tattered.
• Clean your tongue using a tongue scrapper once a day.
• Cut down on smoking and drinking.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Eat sweets only during meals.
• Eat fruits instead of drinking the juices.
• Eat at least one dairy product everyday.
• Eat a cube of cheese immediately after a meal.
• Eat fruits and vegetables.
• Floss your teeth immediately after you have brushed.
• Rinse your mouth after eating anything.
• Use a straw when drinking a beverage.
• See your dentist at least once in six months.

What You Shouldn’t

• Grind or clench your teeth.

• Snack on sweets between meals.
• Go to bed without brushing your teeth.
• Use your teeth as tools to open bottles or break a tag.
• Bite your nails.
• Scrub your tongue too hard.
• Brush immediately after a meal.
• Miss appointments with your dentist.
• Consume tobacco in a any form.

These guidelines don’t expect you to climb a mountain. They are extremely simple to follow. If you want to mesmerize people with your smile, start taking care of them right away.

Happy smiling!

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