There are more important things than smiling, but let’s be honest — in an age when there are more photographs taken than ever before, it’s nice to have a bit of confidence when flashing your pearly whites.
On that front, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is there are more things that can harm your teeth than ever before. The good news is that we have a solid understanding of what people need to do to keep these threats at bay and keep their teeth healthy. In this post, we’ll run through five handy tips that should ensure your smile is more beautiful than ever.
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The Art of Brushing
OK, we’re not going to pretend that ‘brushing your teeth’ is the most profound tip that we could have offered, but there’s a reason why we’re including it: it really is so, so important!
Brushing twice a day is paramount for keeping your teeth looking their best. While most people always brush in the morning, not everyone is equally as militant about brushing at night. Also, keep in mind that how you brush is just as important as how many times you do it. Gentle, circular motions for two minutes is the way to go.
Regular Checkups
Your everyday dental hygiene will help to keep your mouth in a generally good state, but you’ll still need to meet with your dentist a couple of times a year. They’ll provide professional-level cleaning and check your mouth for any potential issues. As with all things, it’s much easier to prevent a dental problem than it is to fix it. Plus, sometimes hearing some of the potential consequences of not changing our dental habits from a professional can provide the scare we need to change our ways.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Not fully happy with the appearance of your teeth, to the point where you’re avoiding smiling in photographs (or in general)? Then take a look at cosmetic dentistry solutions. In this day and age, there’s a treatment for just about everything. A dentist can use an estelite composite to fix a cracked or discolored tooth, recommend orthodontic treatments to fix crooked teeth, or provide teeth whitening, among many other cosmetic treatments. While these treatments can be expensive or time-consuming, they’re worth it — after all, there’s nothing better than having full confidence in your smile.
Go the Extra Mile
As we mentioned above, brushing will help to keep your teeth in a good state, but it can’t do everything. You can support your teeth and gums by going the extra mile and using floss and mouthwash each day. Not only will this keep your oral health in good condition, but it’ll also result in minty fresh breath.
Stay Away From Sugar
Finally, remember that having a perfect set of teeth is often about what you don’t do just as much as it is about what you do. You might like the taste of sugar, but it’s terrible for your teeth. In fact, it’s so bad that prehistoric humans had better teeth than we do, all because there was no sugar in their diet!
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