Your smile is your first impression to other people. And a healthy smile makes you confidence and even able to express yourself. So how do you ensure you maintain that good smile? Your daily habits contribute a lot to your oral hygiene.

By taking care of your teeth every day, you will always enjoy a pleasant laugh and an overall healthy body.

  1. Brush your teeth thoroughly

You all know, we should brush our teeth at least two times a day. However, most people don’t know how to do it the right way. Gently, brush your teeth in a circular motion. Put your brush in different angles to ensure you clean even the outer part of the molars thoroughly. Senior people and kids can use electric toothbrushes to ensure they completely remove the plaque on their teeth. Use fluoride toothpaste and a soft bristles toothbrush and don’t forget to brush your tongue.

  1. Floss

Don’t just brush twice and relax. Make sure you floss at least once in a day. Brushing your teeth only removes the plague on your enamel, and flossing will remove the plagues in between your teeth. If you don’t brush and floss, you’re likely to have tooth cavity, and gum disease that is caused by the accumulation of plague.

  1. See your dentist regularly

Don’t just go to visit your downtown Seattle dentist only when you experience a tooth problem. Make it a habit to go for check-ups and cleaning after every six months. Your dentist will examine you and can be able to detect tooth cavity or other oral sicknesses earlier and offer treatment on time to prevent more damage.

  1. Use mouth wash

You can either use non-fluoride mouth wash before you brush your teeth to soften the plague and for more comfortable brushing. Or, you rinse with fluoride mouth wash after brushing your teeth to keep them fresh and more strong.

  1. Eat healthily

Ensure also you maintain good oral health by watching what you put into your mouth. Sweet foods convert into acid in your mouth and can cause a bacterial infection that leads to tooth decay and gum diseases. Crunchy food strengthens your teeth and keeps them clean as well. Avoid Sticky food as they’ll damage your enamel.

  1. Take more water

Keeping your body well-hydrated benefits your overall health including your oral health. Dehydration causes dry mouth which causes bad breath and later gum diseases as well as tooth cavities. Taking water after meals also helps to remove food particles that may be left on your tooth to prevent the formation of plague.

  1. Don’t smoke

Smoking does not only damage your lungs but your oral health as well. Smoking worsens gum disease that can cause tooth loss, and it also discolors your enamel.

Practice the above tips, and you’ll have strong and healthy teeth. Visit your dentist if you notice a bleeding gum, have prolonged bad breath or experience dry mouth. Some of these problems may be a sign of other disorders such as diabetes.

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