Dental Health Tips

Keep Your Smile Healthy

You should brush twice a day.
You should floss once a day.
Always use fluroide toothpaste; do not use whitening toothpaste.
It is always good to use angled brush with a soft bristle.
Replace your toothbrush every three to four months.
In case, Gums bleed upon brushing, please consult a dentist as this is an indication of periodontal disease.
Use a mouthwash that contains fluroide. Fluroide mouth rinses strengthen the teeth and can help prevent decay at all ages.
Consume plenty of calcium-rich foods, such as low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese. Calcium is essential for strong teeth and bones.
Avoid sticky sweets, such as taffies, toffees, soft candies and pastries. These types of foods stick to your teeth and can cause decay to you teeth.

Bright smiles start with care.

When you do eat sweets, eath them after a meal.
Do eat crunchy foods that naturally clean the teeth (apples, carrots, and other raw vegitables) and foods with ample vitamin C, like citrus fruits and broccoli.
Be aware that excessive amounts of coffee, tea, red wine and other beverages can stain your teeth.
Do not chew on ice, popcorn kernels, lollipops or other hard foods. Doing so can crack or otherwise damage your teeth or restorations.
If you can’t brush your teeth after eating, rinse your mouth with water.
If your wear removable appliances, clean them after eating and rinse before replacing them in your mouth.
If you experience pain or sore muscles in the jaw joint area (in front of your ears, you may be grindng or clenching your teeth in your sleep). Speak to your dentist to help you with a night guard, which will protect your teeth and the joint area.

Parents should wipe their new-born’s gums with a clean, damp cloth after each feeding.
Parents should begin brush their child’s teeth as soon as the teeth come in, using any baby toothpaste with fluroide content.
Flossing should begin when two adjacent teeth touch. Parents should not give an unattended or sleeping child a bottle with milk or juice. Instead, give a bottle with water to prevent baby bottle tooth decat.
Try to avoid giving sticly sweets, such as taffies, toffees, soft candies and pastries as much possible. These types of foods stick to your kids teeth easily and can cause decay to teeth.