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Over the years it’s easy to have neglected tooth care, experts say most people spend just over 48 seconds brushing their teeth. With the recommended time being 2-3 minutes we seem to miss the mark on basic health care with our teeth. It’s easy to of slipped into bad habits over the years that might have stuck such as skipping flossing. Such habits have lead to gum disease being on the rise,dentists are advising on basic gum care as well as teeth.
Starting with what you choose to put in your body can affect your teeth. As we get older the key is maintaining strength through our bones. Adult women need 1,000 milligrams of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D, this can be achieved through food,supplements,and sunlight.
Eating sugary snacks over time can cause tooth decay, this is due to bacteria in the mouth that are produced by sugar. Cavities can progress past the enamel into deeper layers which can also lead to possible tooth loss. Bad Hygiene such as irregular brushing and lack of flossing can contribute to missing teeth. New technology can now fix missing gaps with Dental Implants.The implant is made up of high-grade materials which experts can help adapt what’s right for you.
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Reaching for the wrong products can in fact just hide the problem instead of targeting it, with so much on the market be sure to know the difference between cosmetic treatments and hygienic. Cosmetic mouthwashes can control bad breath and leave a pleasant taste in the mouth. However, it won’t rid of plaque and bacteria, which are left after brushing. Look for mouthwashes that eliminate these with ingredients such as fluoride and other antibacterial rinses.
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Decaying teeth can easily be avoided with simple solutions for protecting your smile,getting the right amount of fluoride is an overlooked method. It helps strengthen the enamel and is in your drinking water, toothpaste and mouthwash. A common mistake people make is rinsing after using mouthwash. By rinsing you are more likely to reduce the efficacy of using mouthwash at all. If the need to rinse whilst using an alcohol mouthwash,it’s time to change to a different product. This is due to the alcohol drying out your oral tissues.
Invest in a good toothbrush, shop around for a good one that will help your routine rather than hinder. Most people think hard bristles remove bacteria quicker when in fact it worsens the teeth and the gum. It will erode the gum tissue down leading to bleeding, it’s also something that won’t grow back. Learn how to brush your teeth correctly, the increasing popularity of electric toothbrushes have led to people brushing too hard. Dentists recommend you look in the mirror whilst brushing to prevent the harsh pressure being placed with an electric brush. Changing heads or the toothbrush every three months is highly recommended.
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Basic tooth care shouldn’t be difficult, keep in mind brush twice a day for 2-3 minutes, floss after to prevent plaque build up. Use the correct mouthwash to keep bacteria at bay and ease of the harsh brushing. Follow this and you’ll have healthier teeth in no time.
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