A healthy smile boosts confidence as well plays a important role in overall well-being. Preventing cavities to maintaining fresh breath, taking care of your oral health is highly essential for a healthy life. Here are few simple effective tips to keep your mouth clean and your smile sparkling.
- Brushing Teeth Daily :
Starting with the basics brushing teeth twice a day is highly recommended. Preferably in the morning and as well before going to bed at night. Always use a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste to keep your teeth and gums healthy. brushing gently in circular motions covering all surfaces of your teeth and gums make a effective clean.
- Doing Floss is equally important :
Normally Flossing is overlooked, but it’s just as important as brushing. Dental floss helps remove food particles and plaque from between your teeth and along the gumline, where your toothbrush can’t reach. Make it a habit to floss once a day, ideally before going to sleep. It will help to keep your teeth clean and shinning.
- Make a habit of rinsing with Mouthwash:
Make a habit of rinsing with mouthwash always provide extra protection against plaque and bacteria. Choosing a mouthwash that contains fluoride, antibacterial ingredients freshens breath and help oral hygiene. Swishing the mouthwash around in your mouth for 30 to 40 seconds before spitting it out after having meals. It will keep your breath fresh and keep you confident.
- Eating Healthy:
Whatever you eat can also impact your oral health as well. Healthy food gives a healthy impact over the life. Seasonal fresh Fruits, fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and dairy products in your diet needs to be added. This will give a strength to your teeth and gums.
sugary and acidic foods, beverages and cold drinks need to be avoided as much as possible as they decay the teeth and destroy the calcium content in the body which is a most important element for teeth strength and life.
- Drinking Water:
Drinking plenty of water throughout the day also helps rinse away food particles and keep your mouth clean as well keeps you hydrated. This gives your gums muscles a good strength.
- Checkup to your Dentist in routine:
To keep maintaining a healthy smile regular dental check-up should be planned and executed. Visiting to your dental health clinic once in a six month is sufficient.
Your dentist can detect any oral health issues early on and provide personalized advice for keeping your mouth clean and healthy.
- Stop Smoking:
Using tobacco products or smoking will also ruin your not oral health but also badly effect your lungs. Tobacco products put stain over your teeth, cause bad breath, and increase your risk of gum disease as well oral cancer.
And keep remember
Teeth aren’t pearly, until you smile.
Written By : Dr. Anum Zulfiqar Shakir
