Keep Those Teeth Healthy and White With These Simple Tips

Teeth are underrated. And to keep your sparkling smile wholesome, it requires a lifetime of care. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps to keep our gums and teeth healthy, from teens until old age.

Brush twice a day: day and night

Elders can never be wrong. Brushing at night is an excellent way to get rid of the germs and plaque that collect throughout the day.

Don't ignore your tongue

All that sweet taste of cheesecake, spicy flavour of chicken wings, thanks to our tongues. So, how can we neglect taking care of them? Good dental hygiene requires not just brushing or flossing but also cleaning your tongue. Plaque can build up on your tongue, which can lead to bad mouth odour and other oral infections.

Flossing is as important as brushing

The bristles of a brush cannot reach the small little corners of your teeth. Hence, regular flossing is essential to get those tiny pieces of food that are stuck in between your teeth.

Change your toothbrush often

We sometimes forget to change our brushes and continue to keep using the same for quite a long time. They should be changed at least 3-4 times a year. We would suggest instead of using the plastic one, try using a bamboo brush. Save the earth, too, while saving teeth!

Mouthwash helps in limiting tooth decay

Mouthwash prevents terrible mouth odour, gingivitis, and gum disease by killing bacteria. The areas where a floss or brush cannot reach, mouthwash aids.

Don't Smoke

Tobacco in cigarettes stains teeth and increases the risk of gum infection. Time to quit smoking?

Lessen your consumption of sugary and acidic foods

The saddest truth in this world, sugar is neither good for our health nor for our teeth. Sugar converts into acid in our mouth, enabling tooth decay. Acidic food can also erode tooth enamel. So it is always advised to brush your teeth if you eat something of this sort.

Drink more water

Water helps in washing away the sticky food and dilutes the acid produced by bacteria in your mouth.

Jaw Exercise

Just like any other part of our body, our jaw needs exercise too. Opening and closing your mouth, moving your jaw side to side, these simple exercises keep your jaw strong and healthy.